The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully completed “Exercise Golden Eagle” within the Southern Air Command, on Tuesday.
The exercise aimed to test the PAF’s combat readiness, operational skills, and ability to use its full warfighting capabilities in a coordinated way.
‘Golden Eagle’ exercise
According to ISPR, the exercise followed a two-force model and focused on modern, network-centric operations.
It included smart national-level technologies and disruptive systems to respond to changing regional security challenges.
A Pakistan Army spokesperson said that during the exercise, friendly forces operated under a strong integrated air defence system.
Kinetic operations were combined with cyber, space, and electromagnetic spectrum operations for an effective battlefield management.
During the kinetic phase of the exercise, swing-role combat aircraft with “first shoot, first kill” capabilities were also used.
These aircraft were equipped with long-range BVR air-to-air missiles, extended range stand-off weapons, and precision targeting systems.
They were supported by airborne early warning and control platforms and air-to-air refuelling aircraft.
A key feature of the exercise was “manned-unmanned teaming,” where long-range armed drones and loitering munitions operated in complex, confined environments.
This demonstrated the PAF’s ability to conduct high-tempo operations in modern warfare.
The exercise was carried out under unified command. And control from the Next Generation All-Domain Command and Control Centre at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad.
ISPR said the successful completion of “Exercise Golden Eagle” highlights the PAF’s high operational readiness, effective use of national innovation, and determination to meet emerging security challenges.
The exercise not only demonstrated advanced air combat capabilities but also reflected the PAF’s commitment to strengthening regional security and continuously enhancing its operational capacity.
