DUBAI: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, held a series of high-level meetings with Air Chiefs from friendly nations on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025. He also met Lieutenant General Pilot Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of Defence UAE, and Major General Rashid Mohammed Al-Shamsi, Commander UAE Air Force & Air Defence.
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The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in advanced training, enhancing collaboration in emerging aerospace technologies, and improving mechanisms for operational coordination. UAE’s military leadership praised the Pakistan Air Force’s modernization drive and its expanding indigenous capabilities, expressing a shared commitment to deepen military engagement through joint exercises, professional exchanges, and strategic partnerships.
A Pakistan Air Force contingent is participating in the Dubai Airshow 2025, showcasing the state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III and the renowned Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. The display highlights Pakistan’s growing expertise and self-reliance in military aviation.
The JF-17 Thunder Block-III emerged as a centerpiece at the event, attracting strong interest from defence analysts, aviation experts, and international visitors. Its advanced systems, solid combat performance, and proven operational excellence in Marka-e-Haq further cemented its reputation as an efficient and cost-effective multirole fighter.
Reflecting increasing global confidence in Pakistan’s aviation industry, several countries showed interest in procuring the JF-17 Thunder. In a significant development, Pakistan signed an MoU with a friendly country for the aircraft’s acquisition—marking another milestone in the nation’s expanding defence and industrial partnerships.
