The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has sent a strong fleet of five JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets — including two advanced twin-seat models — to Azerbaijan for the major bilateral air combat exercise “Indus Shield Alpha 2025.”
The drills aim to enhance modern air warfare capabilities by improving tactical coordination, interoperability, and joint mission planning between the two allied air forces. Pilots and strategists will train together in a demanding environment shaped by rapid advancements in technology and shifting airpower dynamics.
Officials described the exercise as a crucial opportunity to exchange operational expertise, boost collaborative defense readiness, and prepare both forces for emerging aerial threats. Defense analysts view it as a milestone in Pakistan-Azerbaijan military cooperation, underlining the increasing significance of advanced fighter technology in strengthening regional security.
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