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Pakistan Air Force Joins Azerbaijan’s Indus Shield Alpha Exercise with Advanced JF-17 Jets

by Mahnoor Arif

Pakistan’s Air Force is making headlines with an impressive display of military capability.

A contingent from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), equipped with the advanced JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets, has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the “Indus Shield Alpha” air exercise, marking an important moment for international military cooperation.

What makes this deployment particularly noteworthy is how the jets got there. The JF-17 Thunder aircraft completed a non-stop flight all the way from Pakistan to Azerbaijan, successfully conducting in-flight refueling operations along the way.

This isn’t just a routine flight, it’s a powerful demonstration of the PAF’s superior operational capabilities and impressive long-range deployment abilities.

The JF-17 Thunder Block III represents Pakistan’s pride in indigenous defense technology. Jointly developed by Pakistan and China, these multi-role fighter jets are among the most advanced aircraft in the PAF’s fleet. The Block III variant comes with cutting-edge avionics, modern radar systems, and enhanced combat capabilities that put it on par with many contemporary fighter aircraft around the world.

The “Indus Shield Alpha” exercise provides an excellent opportunity for Pakistan and Azerbaijan to strengthen their military ties and share expertise. Such joint exercises allow air forces from different countries to learn from each other, practice coordinated operations, and build stronger defense relationships.

For Pakistan, this participation showcases not just the technical capabilities of its domestically produced aircraft, but also the professionalism and skill of its pilots who can execute complex long-distance missions with precision and confidence.

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