Pak-China conduct air force joint exercise "Shaheen-VI"

September 27,2017

The PAF contingent, comprising combat pilot, air defense controllers and the technical ground crew participated in an exercise “Shaheen-VI”, between Chinese and Pakistani air forces. During the exercise, the contingent from the both sides demonstrated mutual trust by sitting in the same fighters.
PAF – PLA Air Force joint exercise commenced in China on September 7, which is celebrated as Air Force Day in Pakistan to commemorate PAF successful air battle against Indian Air Force in September 1965. The exercise which was held at Korla Air Base in China included JF-17 Thunder aircraft and ground forces including surface-to-air missile and radar troops.
In the joint drills, air force personnel cooperated in planning and implementing strategies, as well as learning operational concepts and tactics from each other. Chinese Navy’s aviation troops also participated in the training.
“Shaheen-VI” was sixth in the series of Joint Air Exercises between Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force which is conducted every year alternately in Pakistan and China. The joint training exercise concluded on 27 September.