The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) conducted a focused aerial exercise, "Indus Shield-Chinese," with the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to strengthen its defense capabilities, as confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.

According to ISPR, the successful execution of this large-scale exercise reflects the PAF's operational readiness and commitment to addressing security challenges alongside allied nations. The exercise included China's J-16 and J-10C fighter jets equipped with AESA radar and BVR missiles, HQ-22 surface-to-air defense systems, YTG-9 airborne electronic warfare platforms, and the KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning System. These assets were tested against Pakistan's J-10C and JF-17 Block-III fighter jets, emphasizing interoperability and joint tactical expertise.

The exercise, aimed at maximizing war-fighting capabilities, follows last month's Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII between Pakistan and Russia, highlighting Pakistan's ongoing collaborative defense training with global allies.