Pakistan is making a bold push to expand its defence exports, and Indonesia could be its next major customer. Talks between Jakarta and Islamabad are centred on the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet and Shahpar armed drones, with reports suggesting a potential deal involving more than 40 aircraft. For Indonesia, the move is part of a wider effort to modernise its ageing air force and diversify its military suppliers, alongside recent purchases from France and commitments to Turkey’s fighter programme. For Pakistan, securing a deal with Southeast Asia’s largest economy would be a major breakthrough, strengthening its credibility as a defence exporter at a time of economic pressure. While both sides are being cautious publicly, the negotiations signal a growing strategic and industrial partnership that could reshape Pakistan’s role in the global arms market.