Pakistan, China begin joint exercise 'Shaheen-VIII'

The eighth annual joint exercise of Pakistan and Chinese Air forces, 'Shaheen-VIII', has started at northwest China. According to Chinese media reports, the joint training aims to improve training standards of the two air forces through mutual learning. It will also help enhance close relations between the two countries in general and develop a mechanism for interoperability of both air forces in particular.
The joint training does not target any third party and aims to improve training standards of the two air forces through mutual learning, sources said. This joint training will help enhance close relations between the two countries in general and develop a mechanism for interoperability of both air forces in particular. Last year, the joint training between the air forces of all-weather friends was held in Pakistan which was participated by a contingent of the Chinese air force, comprising combat pilots, air defense controllers, and technical ground crew along with fighter jets, bombers and early warning AWACS planes.