ISLAMABAD: The PAF contingent landed back at the Pakistan Air Force’s operational air base after successfully participating in the Shaheen-X air exercise in China.
The contingent included JF-17 lead fighter aircraft and PAF’s J-10 C, Air Defence Controllers, Combat Pilots, and technical ground crew, who were actively engaged in the exercise.
PAF Contingent Lands Back After Successful Participation in Shaheen-X Exercise pic.twitter.com/CtAcYzb3x6
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The exercise aimed to validate interoperability in the face of realistic contemporary air combat scenarios between the two strategic allies. Shaheen-X is the 10th in the series of Shaheen Air Exercises, annually held in both countries on an alternate basis.
The air exercises between the Pakistan Air Force and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force are rooted in their enduring partnership. The collaborative endeavor has not only facilitated the exchange of valuable insights and lessons learned but has also catalyzed enhancing inter-operability among the combat crews of both Air Forces.
The combined efforts of PAF’s crew and the formidable air combat capabilities of J-10 C and JF-17 aircraft have been instrumental in achieving remarkable success in this challenging exercise.
The successful participation of PAF air and ground crew in the Shaheen series air exercises reflects the sound foothold of operational training of PAF personnel in line with the latest developments in aerial warfare in the face of mutual challenges.
