Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Ijaz Mahmood: The participation of PAF in the multi-national air exercise “Bright Star 2023” in Egypt is definitely a very significant and important development. It is part of overall collaboration of various international air forces. We have a long history of participation in such global drills. Air Exercise “Bright Star 2023” has given us the opportunity to showcase our capabilities, professionalism and cutting edge technology. The event will help polish skills of our pilots and airmen.
Over the course of two weeks, the exercise will bring together air, naval, and ground assets of the participating nations in the desert terrain of North-West Cairo, Egypt.
A total of 34 countries including Pakistan, the United States of America, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar will be participating in this prestigious event.
In light of the complex security environment and contemporary strategic challenges, exercises like Bright Star 2023 enable the Pakistan Air Force to enhance its interoperability with friendly nations.
Earlier, the contingent of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) landed back at an operational air base of PAF after successful participation in International Flight Tactical Exercise Anatolian Eagle-2023 held at Konya, Turkiye.
Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Projects), Pakistan Air Force, witnessed the closing ceremony of the exercise and appreciated the efforts of the PAF contingent for making the exercise a great success, a PAF news release said.
He also lauded the PAF air and ground crew for the smooth and professional conduct of this significant exercise which was aimed at validating interoperability in the face of realistic contemporary air combat scenarios.
