KAMRA: The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) manufactured record 16 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during the ongoing calendar year, achieving another milestone in the country’s aviation history.
A ceremony to highlight the hallmark achievement of the PAC was organised with the formal induction of newly-manufactured 16th JF-17 Thunder in the fleet of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain was the chief guest of the ceremony, which was attended by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman.
Lauding the friendship with China, the minister said, “I will appreciate the vital role played by our time-tested Chinese friends for the success of JF-17 programme. Their support at PAC Kamra and in so many other projects is cherished and highly valued by every Pakistani.”
The PAF chief expressed satisfaction with progress of JF-17 programme. He praised the professional competence and commitment is played by PAC personnel in meeting the milestones of JF-17 programme and urged them to continue their best efforts in pursuit of excellence.
