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ISLAMABAD (PTI): A contingent of Pakistan Air Force fighter jets have left for China to participate in a joint exercise, the first time that any country will join manoeuvres in Chinese airspace.
The Shaheen-II exercise will be conducted by the PAF and Peoples Liberation Army Air Force during September 3-22. The PAF's Mirage and F-7PG aircraft are taking part in the wargame.
"It is a historic event as it is the first time that the air force of any country would be participating in a joint air exercise in Chinese airspace," a statement said on Tuesday.
The exercise will focus on air combat and use of air power in any future conflict.
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