Several Turkish military aircraft have been seen making repeated flights to Pakistan, including landings and departures at Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi and Masroor Airbase in Karachi. The unusually concentrated activity has drawn attention in diplomatic circles and prompted questions about possible military deliveries.
Reports say the movement took place during the past 60 hours, involving Turkey’s C-130 Hercules aircraft and two major Pakistan Air Force bases. Intelligence sources described the number of flights in such a short period as unusual.
Flights between Turkey and Pakistan
Between 19 August and 21 August, several Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft reportedly made repeated journeys between Turkey and Pakistan. Their activity at the two Pakistani airbases has added to speculation about the purpose of the flights.
Pakistan has not publicly explained the movement. Reports and source-based claims suggest that the aircraft may be involved in the delivery of drones and related modern systems to Pakistan. The same claims also mention an HQ-series air defence system.
The available information does not establish the exact cargo carried by the aircraft. The reported deliveries remain a matter of speculation based on the flight pattern and claims attributed to sources.
Links to earlier drone transfers
Turkey has supplied Pakistan with drones and similar weapons in recent years, according to the report. During the period of war-like tension between India and Pakistan last year, there was reportedly clear evidence that Turkish drones had been sent to Pakistan.
The report says Pakistan attempted attacks on India using those drones, while India responded by destroying Pakistani drones. It further says Pakistan later sought a ceasefire.
Pakistan’s economic pressure
The reported military activity comes amid claims about Pakistan’s financial difficulties. Recent reports said Pakistan was seeking ten billion dollars in assistance from the United States, while also moving ahead with drone purchases.
According to experts cited in the report, Pakistan is working to expand its unmanned warfare capabilities. The report also says that Field Marshal Asim Munir has been advancing the weapons purchases despite the country’s serious economic strain.
