A fresh batch of 16 upgraded JF-17 Thunder aircraft, jointly developed by China and Pakistan, were on Monday inducted into the Pakistan Air Force, bolstering its tactical and surveillance capabilities. The command flag of the fighter and surveillance aircraft was handed over to Squadron-II of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.
The command flag of the fighter and surveillance aircraft was handed over to Squadron-II of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said the addition of the JF-17 aircraft built at Kamra airbase with the support of China would strengthen the tactical and surveillance capabilities of the PAF.
He said PAF is well prepared to fight any threat against the state. The PAF has been assisting the ground troops in operation Zarb-e-Azb as well, Aman said.