The Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) 14-nation air exercise, Indus Shield 2023, is in full swing at an operational air base of PAF.

The 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.

The nations included in the exercise are Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the UAE, and Uzbekistan.

Indus Shield 2023 serves as an exceptional platform for the air forces to demonstrate their professional capabilities.

The air exercise underscored the vital role played by the Pakistan Air Force in technological development, innovation promotion, testing air warfare strategies, and addressing contemporary air defence challenges.

Indus Shield will underscore the participating countries' commitment to mutual collaboration in achieving shared objectives while addressing the evolving dynamics of air warfare and the common threats they confront.

These air exercises have significantly captured the international community's attention, bringing Pakistan into the global spotlight as it advances modern air combat strategies and fosters cooperation among the participating nations.

Indus Shield-2023 not only provides a platform for the showcased capabilities and air superiority of the participating air forces but also offers an excellent opportunity to bolster mutual understanding and cooperation in the realm of air defence.

The aerial warfare exercise stands as a testament to the Pakistan Air Force's dedication to enhancing collaboration among participating air forces to collectively confront common challenges and safeguard Pakistan's airspace.