The Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII was successfully conducted in Türkiye, focusing on counterterrorism operations.
According to ISPR, combat teams from the Pakistan Army participated alongside their Turkish counterparts, with training activities held in Ankara and Isparta.
The exercise achieved all its training and military diplomacy objectives. Troops from both countries demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism and operational excellence throughout the exercise.
The primary aim of the exercise was to refine drills, procedures, and techniques related to counterterrorism operations. Special emphasis was placed on combat in built-up areas and countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) through joint training. Additionally, the exercise served to further strengthen the longstanding and historic military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations.
Turkiye to set up military drone facility in Pakistan
Earlier it was reported that Turkiye finalised plans to set up a factory in Pakistan for the production of military drones.
According to Bloomberg, the facility will assemble drones using components exported from Turkiye, including stealth-capable and long-range models.
The initiative is a part of Turkiye’s strategy to include Pakistan in its fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme.
Under a joint production agreement, Turkiye is also collaborating with Pakistan on building naval combat vessels for the Pakistani Navy. Additionally, Turkiye has upgraded dozens of Pakistan’s F-16 aircraft.
Turkiye’s defence exports have risen 30 per cent over the past 11 months, reaching $7.5 billion in 2025.
Turkish Aerospace Industries opened its first office in Pakistan in 2019 and is a major partner in delivering 30 ATAK helicopters and 1,229 helicopters to Pakistan under a $1.5 billion contract.
Officials have described the joint projects as proof of the Pakistani military’s improved capabilities, high quality standards, and the strong reliability of the Turkiye-Pakistan defence partnership.
