Exercise Indus Shield-2024, a leading regional military exercise, displayed the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) advanced multi-domain combat capabilities, with Air Chiefs and senior military officials from various allied nations in attendance. The event highlighted the importance of international cooperation among Air Forces to strengthen regional security and defence strategies.  

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, who visited Pakistan to witness the Exercise Indus Shield-2024, paid an official call on the Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.  

Exercise Indus Shield-2024, a leading regional military exercise, displayed the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) advanced multi-domain combat capabilities, with Air Chiefs and senior military officials from various allied nations in attendance.  

During the meeting, both commanders focused on shared regional security challenges and explored avenues for enhanced operational cooperation between the two air forces. In their discussions, the PAF Chief shared insights into Pakistan’s ongoing modernisation initiatives and outlined goals focused on adapting to future warfare. He highlighted the strong bilateral relations between the two air forces and emphasised further strengthening cooperation, especially in training, maintenance and capability building.  

Air Marshal Rajapaksa commended Pakistan Air Force’s advancements in indigenization and praised the high standards of professionalism displayed during the exercise. He expressed a desire to deepen cooperation between the two air forces, with a particular focus on enhancing operational competencies.