‘Shaheen-IX’ to improve combat training level of Pak-China air forces
The opening ceremony of Shaheen-IX, the ninth in the series of Pak-China Joint Air Exercises, was jointly witnessed by Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Vice Marshal Waqas Ahmed Sulehri and Assistant Chief of Staff, PLAAF Major General Sun Hong. From the Pakistani side, combat pilots, air defense controllers, and technical ground crew are participating in the exercise. While commenting on the efficacy of the exercises, Maj-Gen Hong said that they will improve the actual level of combat training and strengthen practical cooperation between the two air forces. Air Vice-Marshal Sulehri was of the view that the joint exercise will provide an opportunity to further enhance the interoperability of both the air forces.
Pakistan-China Joint Air Exercise “Shaheen-IX” started at an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday, officials said.
The contingent of People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), comprising combat pilots, air defence controllers and technical ground crew is participating in the exercise, according to a statement issued by the country’s air force.
The opening ceremony of the exercise was jointly witnessed by Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Vice Marshal Waqas Ahmed Sulehri and Assistant Chief of Staff, PLAAF Major General Sun Hong, it said.
Maj-Gen Hong said, “The joint exercise will improve the actual level of combat training and strengthen practical cooperation between the two air forces”.
Welcoming the Chinese contingent, Air Vice Marshal Sulehri said, “The joint exercise will provide an opportunity to further enhance interoperability of both the air forces, thereby fortifying brotherly relations between the two countries”.
Shaheen-IX is the ninth in the series of Joint Air Exercises which is conducted each year in both countries on alternate basis.
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