<p>Pakistan today completed the induction of 13 frontline F-16 fighter jets into its air force, augmenting its aerial defence capability.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The new jets were bought from Jordon and have been made part of the Fourth Squadron of US-made F-16 planes.<br /><br />Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, who was the chief guest at an impressive induction ceremony at Mushaf Airbase Sargodha in Punjab province, said Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had a crucial role in the defence of the country.<br /><br />He said these aircraft will further increase the professional capabilities of the air force.<br /><br />The army chief also said both army and air force were making cooperative efforts to get maximum results against war on terror.<br /><br />Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said addition of new squadron in the fleet will increase PAF's capacity in combating both internal as well as external challenges.<br /><br />He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif allowed to buy the jets despite financial hardships which shows commitment for the defence of the nation.<br /><br />Mushaf Airbase, dedicated to former air chief Mushaf Ali Mir, has strategic importance due to the stationing of country's F-16 fleet which is backbone of its air power.<br />With the inclusion of the 13 jets, the total strength of the PAF F-16s has gone to 76.<br /><br />Media reports said Pakistan has purchased an entire F-16 squadron from Jordan, consisting of 12 A models and one B model.<br /><br />The jets "were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU) and they would be providing service for another 20 years with almost 3,000 hours on average available to them for flying", according to a media report.</p>
<p>Pakistan today completed the induction of 13 frontline F-16 fighter jets into its air force, augmenting its aerial defence capability.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The new jets were bought from Jordon and have been made part of the Fourth Squadron of US-made F-16 planes.<br /><br />Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, who was the chief guest at an impressive induction ceremony at Mushaf Airbase Sargodha in Punjab province, said Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had a crucial role in the defence of the country.<br /><br />He said these aircraft will further increase the professional capabilities of the air force.<br /><br />The army chief also said both army and air force were making cooperative efforts to get maximum results against war on terror.<br /><br />Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said addition of new squadron in the fleet will increase PAF's capacity in combating both internal as well as external challenges.<br /><br />He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif allowed to buy the jets despite financial hardships which shows commitment for the defence of the nation.<br /><br />Mushaf Airbase, dedicated to former air chief Mushaf Ali Mir, has strategic importance due to the stationing of country's F-16 fleet which is backbone of its air power.<br />With the inclusion of the 13 jets, the total strength of the PAF F-16s has gone to 76.<br /><br />Media reports said Pakistan has purchased an entire F-16 squadron from Jordan, consisting of 12 A models and one B model.<br /><br />The jets "were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU) and they would be providing service for another 20 years with almost 3,000 hours on average available to them for flying", according to a media report.</p>