The Badr Pact Explained: Why Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia Are Deepening Defence Ties

On October 21, 2026, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha, Qatar, establishing a framework for closer cooperation in defence manufacturing, military training, research and development. The agreement, announced by Türkiye’s Defence Ministry, reflects an effort to deepen strategic partnerships and strengthen the defence industries of all four countries. […]