RAWALPINDI: As a part of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen defence ties with pleasant nations, it has signed a contract for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter jets with Azerbaijan to bolster its air energy capabilities, the Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR) mentioned on Thursday.
Throughout his current go to to Pakistan, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev was briefed on the fight capabilities and versatile employment choices of JF-17 BLOCK-III fighter plane, the navy’s media wing mentioned.
Beneath President Aliyev’s go to and on the request of the federal government of Azerbaijan, Pakistan deployed a Pakistan Air Pressure (PAF) contingent at Baku to take part in ADEX-2024 showcasing the aerial prowess and static show of delight of Pakistan JF-17 Thunder Block-III.
Throughout deployment, JF-17 carried out air-to-air refuelling from the PAF Multi Position Tanker Transport (MRTT) plane deploying in a single hop to Baku, demonstrating lengthy haul functionality and attain of the PAF’s fighter jet.
President Aliyev visited the static show of JF-17 Block-III and later witnessed its enthralling aerial demonstration, showcasing the agility and manoeuvrability of the fighter jet alongside the skilled competence of PAF pilots.
The JF-17 Thunder Block-III is an AESA radar and long-range BVR-equipped 4.5 technology multi-role fighter plane able to endeavor a big selection of fight missions offering up to date air energy employment choices, thus strengthening the Nationwide Safety Paradigm of Azerbaijan.
President Aliyev mentioned that the “assist prolonged by Pakistan would go a good distance in consolidating the present navy cooperation, fostering nearer defence collaboration and strengthening the nice and cozy brotherly ties between the 2 nations”.
