Sudan has reportedly received approximately 100 Pakistani-made Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles to strengthen troop movements and protect logistics convoys amid the ongoing conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
According to local Sudanese media, military sources confirmed that the light armored vehicles were delivered in multiple batches. The platforms are expected to be deployed across the challenging terrain of Kordofan and Darfur.
Once operational, the Mohafiz vehicles are expected to support troop transportation along strategic highways and during urban clearance missions. Their deployment could help Sudanese forces address vulnerabilities posed by RSF units operating heavily armed, highly mobile four-wheel-drive pickup trucks.
Neither the Sudanese nor Pakistani governments have publicly disclosed details of the reported military deal.
The delivery is reportedly part of a broader $1.5 billion expansion of Sudan’s military inventory announced in January. The package includes Pakistan’s Shahpar tactical reconnaissance and strike drones, along with spare parts for Sudan’s existing fleet of Chinese-Pakistani K-8 Karakoram light attack aircraft.
The new equipment adds to Sudan’s predominantly Soviet-era arsenal, which includes locally modified Sarsar armored vehicles, Russian Sukhoi and Mikoyan fighter aircraft, Mil helicopters, and Iranian Mohajer drones.
Mohafiz Vehicle Specifications
The approximately 5-meter-long Mohafiz is built around a B6-protected chassis designed to withstand medium-caliber small-arms fire and fragmentation. Higher-protection configurations provide B7-level protection against armor-piercing rifle ammunition.
The vehicle is derived from the Toyota Land Rover Defender, while later variants have incorporated designs based on the Land Cruiser platform. It is powered by a 200-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine, enabling a reported top speed of 120 km/h and an operational range of up to 600 km.
