ISLAMABAD: The 14-nation air exercise ‘Indus Shield 2023’ is in full swing at an operational air base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and air defence controllers from the leading air forces of the world. The exercise has brought together elite air forces from 14 countries and will serve as a platform to showcase their professional prowess. Exercise Indus Shield also underscores the mutual commitment of the participating nations to achieve shared objectives and addresses the evolving dynamics of aerial warfare in the face of common security threats. The exercise consolidates the PAF’s dedication to its mission of safeguarding Pakistan's airspace along with promoting interoperability amongst the participating air forces in the face of shared challenges, the spokesman of PAF said.