Pak, Turkish air war games begin
By Our Defence Correspondent

Islamabad—A ten days multidimensional exercise “Indus Viper” between Pakistan Air Force and Turkish Air Force commenced at Pakistan Air Force Base, Mushaf (Sargodha) on Monday.
Air Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) was the Chief Guest at the commencement of exercise “Indus Viper”. While addressing the exercise participants, Air Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) said’ “This event marks the beginning of a new era in which both the Air Forces, would undertake an operational exercise in Pakistani Air Space for the first time.
The event would not only give an opportunity to the combat crew of the both the Air Forces to interact more closely but also help in strengthening brotherly relations that the two nations enjoy. He further said, “Turkish Air Force has always lived up to its esteemed traditions and earned a well deserved name in the ranks of modern air forces.
Participants would surely accure maximum benefit from the high standards of expertise and professionalism of each other.’ To enhance interaction through mutual exercises, Air Forces of the brotherly countries of Pakistan and Turkey are conducting a joint operational Exercise Indus Viper, which will provide an opportunity to combat crew of both the Air Forces to acquaint themselves with applied tactics of air power.
Turkish Air Force contingent arrived with five F-16 C/D aircraft and 50 personnel at PAF Base, Mushaf, Sargodha to participate in the exercise.