Bahrain military commander holds meeting with PAF chief to enhance air force cooperation
General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the
Bahrain National Guard, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief
of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), during his visit to Air
Headquarters, Islamabad. The two dignitaries discussed key areas of mutual
interest aimed at enhancing bilateral military cooperation between the two Air
Forces.
Strengthening Defense and
Training Collaborations
During the meeting, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu shared insights into PAF’s
modernization strategy, which includes smart acquisitions from allied nations,
infrastructure upgrades, and advanced training programs to address modern
warfare challenges. He emphasized the historic and religious ties between Pakistan
and Bahrain, underscoring their deep-rooted brotherhood and longstanding
defense collaboration.
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“Pakistan values its strong diplomatic, economic, and defense partnership
with Bahrain, built on shared interests in regional peace, security, and
stability,” the Air Chief stated.
Bahrain’s Interest in
Expanding Defense Ties
General Al Khalifa commended the professionalism of PAF personnel and
acknowledged the remarkable progress made by the force, particularly in indigenization.
He expressed Bahrain’s keen interest in expanding Air Force-to-Air Force
cooperation, particularly in:
- Operational Readiness: Exploring PAF’s multi-domain
capabilities to strengthen the Bahrain Air Force.
- Training & Technology: Seeking assistance from PAF
in establishing training programs from basic to tactical levels, with a
focus on Space, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare.
- Defense Procurement: Expressing interest in acquiring
advanced equipment from Pakistan’s National Aerospace Science &
Technology Park to support Bahrain’s defense modernization efforts.
General Al Khalifa also announced that his visit would be followed by a high-level
delegation from the Bahrain Air Force for formal negotiations on defense
collaboration.
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Visit to ISR &
Integrated Air Operations Centre
The Bahraini Commander later visited the National ISR & Integrated Air
Operations Centre at Air Headquarters, where he was given a comprehensive
briefing on PAF’s operational capabilities.
A Commitment to Stronger
Military Partnership
The meeting reaffirmed Pakistan and Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening military
ties, fostering collaboration in emerging technologies, and enhancing training
and defense industry cooperation. Both sides pledged to further consolidate
their partnership in aviation, defense modernization, and strategic operations.
This high-level engagement marks another step forward in deepening military
cooperation between the two allied nations.
Source: Islamabad Post