Sudan has taken delivery of roughly 100 Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles produced in Pakistan, according to reports. The light armored platforms are intended to strengthen military mobility and provide protection for supply convoys during the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces.
The vehicles reportedly arrived in multiple shipments. Local reports indicate that they are planned for use in Kordofan and Darfur, where difficult terrain creates significant mobility challenges. The Mohafiz could be used for transportation along major state roads and during urban clearance missions. It may also help Sudanese forces counter the mobility advantage provided by RSF units operating four-wheel-drive pickup trucks.
No official terms of the reported sale have been released by Sudanese or Pakistani authorities. The delivery is linked to a broader $1.5 billion expansion of Sudan’s military arsenal announced in January. The wider package reportedly includes Pakistani Shahpar reconnaissance and strike drones, along with spare parts for the country’s Chinese-Pakistani K-8 Karakoram light attack aircraft.
These additions will join an already diverse Sudanese inventory. Existing equipment includes mainly Soviet-era systems, locally modified Sarsar armored vehicles, Russian Sukhoi and Mikoyan jets, Mil helicopters, and Iranian Mohajer drones.
The Mohafiz measures around 5 meters (16 feet) and uses B6-level chassis protection against medium-arms fire and shrapnel. A B7 protection level provides added resistance to armor-piercing rifle rounds. Its design is derived from the Toyota Land Rover Defender, while later versions have incorporated Land Cruiser-style hull configurations.
The vehicle uses a 200-horsepower turbo-diesel engine and is reported to reach 120 kilometers per hour (75 miles per hour). Its stated range is approximately 600 kilometers (373 miles).
