ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force said Sunday that the 14-nation air exercise, Indus Shield 2023, is going on at an operational air base of PAF, marking a significant milestone in the realization of the Air Force’s commitment to boost its aerial capabilities alongside strengthening international cooperation.
The multi-nation exercise brings together aviation experts from several Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Apart from them, other nations participating in the event include Turkiye, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China, and Hungary.
The Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force periodically organize and participate in international exercises to strengthen defence ties with other countries.
In a tweet posted on the social media platform ‘X’ on Sunday, the PAF wrote: “Pakistan Air Force’s 14-nation air exercise, Indus Shield 2023, is in full swing at an operational air base of PAF. The top-notch exercise stands out as one of the mega aerial warfare exercises of the region and is marked as a significant milestone in the realization of PAF’s commitment to enhance its aerial capabilities alongside bolstering international cooperation.”
