Chinese PLA Air Force J-7s, J-10s in Pakistan for Shaheen-III exercise

PAF JF-17 Thunder, Mirage and F7 PG combat aircraft

OPERATIONAL AIR BASE: Chief of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on Saturday visited a PAF Base for witnessing the last phase of the Joint International Air Exercise “Shaheen-III” at an Operational Air Base of the PAF.The contingent of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), comprises combat pilots, air defence controllers and technical ground crew. After witnessing the air exercise, the Air Chief expressed his satisfaction on the professional acumen of the participating combat pilots and technicians of the air exercise.

While talking to the Joint Air Exercise participants, he said, the air exercises between the two professional air forces would not only cement the already existing friendly bonds but would also give an opportunity to learn from each other’s combat experiences. The “Shaheen-III”, which is being conducted in near real scenario will provide an opportunity to combat crew of both the air forces to acquaint themselves with the latest employment concepts and practices.The PLAAF’s contingent is comprised of J-10 and J-7 combat aircraft where as PAF JF-17 Thunder, Mirage and F7 PG combat aircraft are participating in this multi-dimensional joint air exercise. The PAF emphasizes the combat training of its air and ground crew and regularly undertakes air exercises with allied air forces.

The “Shaheen-III”, which is the third in the series of joint air exercises with the PLAAF, is conducted annually on alternate basis in both the countries. It is pertinent to mention that “Shaheen-II” was conducted in China last year.The PAF has been regularly participating in a number of international air exercises with some of the best air forces of the world, including the United States Air Force, Italian Air Force, Turkish Air Force, Royal Jordanian Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and air forces of other allied countries.


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