Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has presented the long-range operational capacities of its Aboriginal JF-17 fighter planes during the winning year-2025 exercise lances in Saudi Arabia, the media plane said on Friday, while The PAF contingent returned home.
The international exercise, held at the air base of King Abdul Aziz, involved the air forces of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, France, Greece, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and of the United States.
“For this international deployment, PAF fighters have executed a non -stop flight from their base in Pakistan to Saudi Arabia and to the back, performing online supply of the form, demonstrating long -range operational capacities of the block JF-17- III Aircraft, “said inter-service public relations (ISPR).
The PAF contingent participated in fighter Block-III JF-17 fighter planes, combat pilots and the technical field team. The JF-17 Block-III has acquired recognition for its performance in combat scenarios, proving its technological forces and its operational potential compared to advanced fighter planes.
The exercise aimed to improve interoperability between participating countries thanks to realistic air combat simulations. The participation of the PAF highlights its commitment to remain at the forefront of air war through joint exercises and modern combat training, ISPR added.