ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China conducted their third joint air exercise “Shaheen-III” at an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Saturday.
The Chief of the Air Staff Tahir Rafique Butt witnessed the “Shaheen-III” exercise with Pakistani and Chinese officers, and expressed satisfaction on the professional acumen of the participating combat pilots and technicians of the air exercise.
Tahir Rafique Butt said that 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 experience.
The Air Chief said that “Shaheen-III” which is being conducted in near real scenario will provide an opportunity to combat crew of both air forces to acquaint themselves with the latest employment concepts and practices.
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) contingent is comprised of J-10 and J-7 combat aircraft whereas PAF JF-17 Thunder, Mirage and F7 PG combat aircraft are participating in this multi-dimensional joint air exercise.
“Shaheen-III”, which is the third in the series of joint air exercises with PLAAF, is conducted annually on alternate basis in both countries. “Shaheen-II” was conducted in China last year.
