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PAF 14 Nation Multinational Air Warfare Exercise INDUS SHIELD-2023 Successfully Kicks Off At Operational Air Base Of PAKISTAN AIR FORCE:
PAF 14 Nation Multinational Air Warfare Exercise INDUS SHIELD-2023 successfully kicks off at the Operational Air Base of PAKISTAN AIR FORCE on Sunday, 8th October 2023, PAKISTAN AIR FORCE Media Wing Head DGPR AIR FORCE said in an Official Statement.
In a magnificent display of international camaraderie and airpower, PAF has proudly inaugurated its14 Nation Multinational Air Exercise, INDUS SHIELD-2023, at an operational air base of PAKISTAN AIR FORCE.
A total of 14 different Allied and Friendly Countries of Sacred Country PAKISTAN are participating in the 14 Nation Multinational Air Warfare Exercise INDUS SHIELD-2023 with their Esteemed Air Forces including, Sacred Country PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN Iron Brother CHINA, PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE, PAKISTAN Iron Brother AZERBAIJAN, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco, Indonesia, Uzbekistan and Hungary
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE Air Officer Commanding (AFC) Central Air Command Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood Ghazi was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the 14 Nation Multinational Air Warfare Exercise INDUS SHIELD-2023.
While addressing the exercise participants Air Officer Commanding Central Air Command Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood Ghazi emphasized on the significance of multi-national air exercises in achieving common objectives in the face of evolving dynamics of air warfare.
He commended the efforts of the Air Power Center of Excellence (ACE) on the organization of the mega exercise, which would augment the existing partnership between the key allies in addition to bolstering interoperability amongst the participating Air Forces.
He also added that the planning and execution of Exercise Indus Shield-23 underscores the vision of the esteemed PAK AIR FORCE CHIEF (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar regarding the crucial role played by PAF in advancing technology, modernizing its capabilities and employing contemporary combat tactics to effectively address shared challenges of aerial Defense.
Air Officer Commanding Central Air Command Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood Ghazi highlighted that the exercise would prove to be a step forward, to promote warm and brotherly relations amongst the leading air powers of the region.
Participating Allied And Friendly Countries of Sacred Country PAKISTAN in INDUS SHIELD-2023 Exercise:
- Sacred Country PAKISTAN
- PAKISTAN Iron Brother CHINA
- PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE
- PAKISTAN Iron Brother AZERBAIJAN
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Egypt
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Indonesia
- Morocco
- Uzbekistan
- Hungary
The exercise not only offers a unique opportunity for participating air forces to bring their unparalleled skills and operational capabilities to the spotlight, but will also deepen mutual understanding between the participating contingents to promote interoperability.
In addition, the 14 Nation Multinational Air Warfare Exercise INDUS SHIELD-2023 offers an invaluable learning experience of aerial warfare employment tactics to the air and ground crew through simulation of real time war scenarios and varied combat missions.
This mega exercise (14 Nation Multinational Air Warfare Exercise INDUS SHIELD-2023) is a signature of excellence and professionalism which validates PAF’s aerial prowess in the region.
