Pakistan and Kuwait are in early-stage negotiations for an expanded defence pact, with Kuwait seeking troop deployments, fighter jets, and drones in exchange for energy cooperation.Sources indicate the talks remain at a preliminary level, complicated by heightened US-Iran tensions.Kuwait, which has faced Iranian attacks this year, aims to secure a show of force similar to Pakistan's agreement with Saudi Arabia.However, Islamabad is cautious about committing to large-scale military deployments, citing its existing pact with Riyadh.

Analysts note that while the deal could bolster Pakistan's energy security through bonded fuel storage, its feasibility depends on resolving regional tensions.The negotiations also highlight Pakistan's growing role as a regional defense partner, balancing relations with the US, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.