【文/观察者网 柳白】路透社1月9日引述巴基斯坦一位前空军高官及三名消息人士的话透露，巴基斯坦 正处于与苏丹敲定一项15亿美元武器采购协议的冲刺阶段，可能涵盖"枭龙"战斗机。据悉，该协议有望 极大增强正与"快速支援部队"展开内战的苏丹政府军实力。 报道称，苏丹政府军与快速支援部队的冲突已引发持续逾两年半的全球最严重人道主义危机，不仅牵扯 众多外国势力利益，还对这个地处红海战略要地的黄金生产大国构成分裂威胁。 三位知情人士中有两人透露，这份巴苏协议涵盖10架K-8轻型攻击机、200余架侦察及自杀式无人机， 以及先进防空系统。这三位消息人均要求匿名。 已经退休、但仍持续获知空军事务简报的巴基斯坦空军将领阿米尔·马苏德表示，该协议"已成定局"。 他补充称，除K-8攻击机外，协议还包含MFI-395"超级穆沙克"教练机，或许还涉及部分备受青睐的、 由中巴联合研制且在巴基斯坦本土生产的"枭龙"战斗机，但他未透露具体数量及交付时间表。 巴基斯坦军方及国防部暂未就置评请求作出回应。 2018年珠海航展上的巴基斯坦空军"枭龙"战机 视觉中国 报道称，巴基斯坦提供的援助，尤其是无人机和战机，或有助于苏丹政府军夺回战争初期曾拥有 ...

Core Viewpoint - The increasing influence of China's Y-8 transport aircraft in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, highlights a shift in military procurement preferences away from Russian products due to performance and cost advantages [2][4][6]. Group 1: Aircraft Procurement - Kazakhstan has received the sixth batch of Y-8 transport aircraft, part of an order for eight aircraft made in 2018, with two more expected by the end of the year [4]. - The total cost for the eight Y-8 aircraft is $304 million, significantly lower than the cost of five Russian Il-76 aircraft, which would exceed $1 billion [6]. Group 2: Performance and Cost Comparison - The Y-8F-200WA has a unit price of $38 million and a payload capacity of 23 tons, while the Russian Il-76 has a unit price of nearly $100 million [6]. - The Y-8F-200WA's 6C turboprop engine offers 700 more horsepower than the Russian AI-20 engine while consuming 15% less fuel [6]. - Maintenance costs for the Y-8F-200WA are one-third of those for the C-130J, making it a more economical choice for Kazakhstan [6]. Group 3: Operational Efficiency - The introduction of the Y-8 has doubled Kazakhstan's transport aircraft operational rate to 96% [7]. - The Y-8's design allows for operations on short runways and various terrains, enhancing its versatility for Kazakhstan's diverse geography [7]. Group 4: Strategic Implications - The procurement of Chinese military equipment, including the Y-8, signifies a shift in Kazakhstan's defense strategy, moving towards a more integrated supply chain with China [10]. - The growing military cooperation between Kazakhstan and China is reshaping the military landscape in Central Asia, as even members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization are beginning to purchase Chinese equipment [10].

Group 1 - Turkey has confirmed its intention to order "Typhoon" fighter jets from the UK and Germany, marking a significant step in enhancing its defense capabilities and NATO's air power [1][2] - The preliminary agreement signed between Turkey and the UK allows Turkey to operate the fighter jets, while Germany has shifted its previous stance to agree on exporting military equipment to Turkey [1] - The "Typhoon" fighter jets are produced by a European consortium consisting of the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, and any export outside the consortium requires permission from these four countries [1] Group 2 - Turkey's defense minister stated that the agreement brings Turkey closer to acquiring "Typhoon" fighter jets, which is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its military in response to regional threats, particularly from Israel's actions towards Iran and Syria [2] - Turkey is negotiating to purchase 40 "Typhoon" jets, although a final decision has not yet been made, and other options are still being considered [2]