Pakistan Air Force chief lauds outstanding air combat skills of Chinese pilots of PLAAF

22 December, 2020 10:46

Pakistan Air Force chief lauds outstanding air combat skills of Chinese pilots of PLAAF (Peoples Liberation Army Air Force).

Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan Tuesday also appreciated professionalism of PLAAF pilots.

He expressed these views after flying an air superiority sortie in a Hi-Tech Chinese fighter aircraft during ongoing exercise Shaheen IX.

Pakistan Air Force chief lauds

According to a PAF press release, the Air Chief hailed the outstanding air combat skills of PLAAF pilots reflective of robust and modern combat training program of PLAAF.

Moreover, he noted Chinese Military Aviation Technology at par with contemporary requirements.

He said it had had full capacity to meet the challenges of modern warfare.

While expressing his satisfaction over the conduct of the exercise, the Air Chief said that it was heartening to see the two Air Forces inter-operating across a wide spectrum of airpower employment options.

He also said that in modern times competition in the air domain centers not only around mastery of technology, but also on its artful application in both strategy and tactics.

Furthermore, Air Chief said that Shaheen series of exercises will go a long way in enhancing the professional skills and operational preparedness of both the Air Forces.

Besides, it will also result in developing mutual understanding of each other’s combat skills and promoting inter-operability.

The joint Air Exercise Shaheen IX that commenced on Dec 09, 2020 has now entered its last phase.