BAKU (Kashmir English): A Pakistan Air Force contingent consisting of modern JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets has arrived in Azerbaijan.
According to the ISPR, the Pakistan Air Force contingent arrived in Azerbaijan along with expert air and ground personnel.
The Pakistan Air Force contingent arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the bilateral air exercise “Indus Shield Alpha”.
The aim of the exercise is to promote cooperation between the air forces of the two countries.
The Pakistan Air Force aircraft demonstrated their practical skills and extraordinary endurance.
The Pakistan Air Force aircraft successfully completed a continuous flight from Pakistan to Azerbaijan without stopping. The process of refueling in the air was carried out with great skill.
Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising the cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, accompanied by skilled air and ground crew, has landed in Azerbaijan to participate in the bilateral aerial combat exercise Indus Shield Alpha.
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The refueling work during the flight was completed by the Pakistan Air Force’s own IL-78 aerial tanker. This was a demonstration of the professionalism of the Pakistan Air Force crew and their readiness to carry out long missions on a global scale.
The aim of the exercise “Indus Shield Alpha” is to enhance mutual understanding and tactical coordination, and to further strengthen effective cooperation between the two brotherly air forces.
“The exercise will focus on modern aerial warfare tactics, joint mission planning and execution in an environment shaped by rapid technological advancements and evolving airpower dynamics.
It will also serve as a vital platform to exchange operational insights and strengthen collaborative responses to emerging aerial defense challenges,” the statement reads.
The exercise will focus on modern air warfare strategies and joint planning. The exercise has been adapted to the requirements of changing technology and evolving air power.
