Azerbaijan bolsters air force with new JF-17C fighter jets from Pakistan

Azerbaijan received JF-17C (Block-III) multirole fighter jets at Heydar Aliyev International Airport at a ceremony attended by President Ilham Aliyev, according to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence.

These state-of-the-art aircraft, capable of operating in all weather conditions, are designed for both day and night missions.

The jets were made in a multiyear collaboration between the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra and China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation.

The JF-17C (Block-III) jets are set to enhance Azerbaijan’s Air Force arsenal and add to its aerial capabilities to defend the airspace.

The delivery comes after President Aliyev’s recent visit to Pakistan, which aimed to deepen bilateral ties and explore further military cooperation.

Earlier this year, non-mainstream defence publications from both Azerbaijan and Pakistan reported that the acquisition was part of a defence deal valued at $1.6 billion between the two countries, marking a new chapter in their defence cooperation.

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