Joint international air exercise: Air Chief witnesses last phase of Shaheen-III

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force visited a PAF Base for witnessing the last phase of the joint international air exercise "Shaheen-III" at an Operational Air Base of Pakistan Air Force on Saturday. The contingent of 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 others combat experience. "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". People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) contingent is comprised 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.