{"id":49219,"date":"2025-07-17T15:06:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=49219"},"modified":"2025-07-17T16:42:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:42:04","slug":"paf-contingent-arrives-in-uk-to-participate-in-riat-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/paf-contingent-arrives-in-uk-to-participate-in-riat-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"PAF CONTINGENT ARRIVES IN UK TO PARTICIPATE IN RIAT-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49220\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250717-WA0013-e1752764686731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" \/>London &#8211; 16 July, 2025: Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, has landed at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in the prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo \u2013 2025.<\/p>\n<p>PAF\u2019s participation in RIAT, one of the world\u2019s largest military airshows, underscores Pakistan Air Force\u2019s commitment to showcasing its professional excellence, operational capability and the indigenous strength of its aviation industry.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the operational significance of this international deployment, Pakistan Air Force&#8217;s JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighters executed successful Air-to-Air Refuelling operations enroute to United Kingdom with the support of a PAF IL-78 aerial refuelling tanker.<\/p>\n<p>The intricate refuelling operation demonstrated PAF\u2019s long-range operational capabilities and the proficiency of its air and ground crew in conducting extended operations beyond national borders.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PAF CONTINGENT ARRIVES IN UK TO PARTICIPATE IN RIAT-2025\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnnljpBpdfc?start=7&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>JF-17 Block-III is an EASA Radar and Long Range BVR equipped 4.5 generation multi-role fighter aircraft which is capable of undertaking wide variety of combat missions bolstering airpower application in the face of contemporary challenges thereby strengthening national security.<\/p>\n<p>There is a palpable sense of enthusiasm across the United Kingdom following the recent Pakistan India conflict, as aviation enthusiasts and defence observers were eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the Pakistan Air Force\u2019s JF-17 Thunder Block-III.<\/p>\n<p>The aircraft\u2019s combat-proven capabilities and operational excellence have garnered significant global attention, making its appearance at RIAT a highly anticipated highlight in the aerospace and defence community.<\/p>\n<p>In line with RIAT\u2019s annual tradition of themed artistic displays, PAF C-130 Hercules has been adorned with an exclusive livery inspired by this year\u2019s theme, \u201cEyes in the Skies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The captivating design symbolizes vigilance, situational awareness and the technological edge maintained by modern air forces in ensuring global security. The striking artwork is expected to be a center of attraction, reflecting Pakistan Air Force\u2019s creativity and operational heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The participation of PAF\u2019s advanced fighter aircraft and artistically painted C-130 Hercules in RIAT-2025 is aimed at fostering mutual understanding, sharing aviation experiences and enhancing PAF&#8217;s image as a modern, technologically advanced air force contributing to global peace and security.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"R1xuogEbye\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/embed\/#?secret=SgKgOCVEwC#?secret=R1xuogEbye\" data-secret=\"R1xuogEbye\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; London &#8211; 16 July, 2025: Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, has landed at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in the prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo \u2013 2025. 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