Pakistan, US to enhance cooperation in air combat training
During his visit to witness Exercise Falcon Talon, Lt. Gen. Derek
Charles France, Commander of US Air Force’s Central Command (USAFCENT) called
on PAF Chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in his office.
Both commanders agreed to enhance existing ties in tactical and operational
domains with a special focus on military-to-military relationship and joint
exercises.
PAF Chief accentuated the cordial relations that exist between the
two nations, while emphasizing his steadfast determination to elevate the
existing synergistic partnership between the two allies.
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He termed the ongoing aerial exercise a significant milestone in
strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between Pakistan and the United
States.
Highlighting constituents of aerial exercise, the Air Chief said exercise
Falcon Talon has been designed to enhance both offensive and defensive
operations and is crucial for the training of combat crew to hone their skills
in near realistic combat environments.
PAF Chief added that existing global security scenario coupled
with dynamics of air warfare calls for an enhanced partnership between Pakistan
and the US.
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Commander USAFCENT while appreciating the indigenization efforts
and professionalism of PAF said Exercise Falcon Talon has opened new avenues of
strategic cooperation.
He assured to use his role to further enhance bilateral
cooperation in the training domain.
Source: DGPR (PAF)