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COAS briefed on PAF exercise High Mark 2010
March 12, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani along with senior army officers visited the Air Headquarters.

On the arrival, he was received by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman.

An elaborate briefing was given to the army chief and senior army officers on the operational aspects of the PAF exercise ‘High Mark-2010,’ which would commence shortly and would cover the entire country from Skardu in the north to Arabian Sea in the south.

The exercise will include joint operations with extensive participation from Pakistan army and Pakistan navy that would further enhance the integration and cooperation amongst the three services.

Massive PAF Exercises this month
March 12, 2010

By Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD, March 12: Pakistan Air Force will hold its biggest exercises in the third week of this month. The exercises will cover the entire country, from Skardu in the north to Arabian Sea in the south.

Sources told Dawn on Friday that High Mark 2010 would be different from all previous exercises because it would also feature operations involving army and navy personnel.

The recently inducted squadron of JF-17 Thunder aircraft and all other fighter jets will participate in the war games.

The sources said all new inductions, including the Swedish Airborne Early Warning and Control planes and mid-air refueller aircraft, would take part in the High Mark-2010 which was expected to continue for about 45 days.

- Dawn News

Pakistan Air Force to conduct massive exercise
March 12, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will conduct its biggest exercise in the third week of this month. It will cover the entire country from Skardu in the north to Arabian Sea in the south and will last 45 days.

Quoting sources, Dawn reported that Exercise High Mark-2010 will “be different from all previous exercises because it would also feature operations involving army and navy personnel”.

The recently inducted squadron of JF-17 Thunder aircraft that has been jointly developed and built with China, as also all other fighter jets in the PAF inventory will participate in the war games.

The sources said all new inductions, including the Swedish airborne early warning and control planes and mid-air refueller aircraft, will take part in High Mark-2010.

- IANS

PAF to launch Exercise High Mark 2010 next week
March 12, 2010

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will launch its countrywide “Exercise High Mark-2010”, from next week to test its professional skills and capabilities.

Defence sources say that this kind of exercise is held after every five years and involves all aerial frontiers and bases from across the country, including the latest missile and firepower of the country.

“The exercise would continue for 40 days and, for the first time, the JF-17 Thunder will also participate in the exercise, in addition to F-16s and other fighter planes,” the sources said, adding that it would be entirely an internal activity and no foreign nation would be invited to participate in it.

It is the main peacetime activity and will cover the entire country from Skardu in the north to the Arabian Sea in the south.

The exercise would also involve the army and naval contingents to show an integrated approach to deal with any eventuality in the time of war.

It would include joint operations with extensive participation from the army and navy, which would further enhance cooperation amongst the three forces.

- Daily Times

Pakistan’s biggest joint military exercises High Mark 2010 commence next week
March 12, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is organizing country’s biggest joint military exercises Exercise “High Mark-2010” with Pak Army and Pak Navy.

According to Spokesperson of PAF, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman briefed Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani about these exercises.

The Army Chief along with senior army officers visited the Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Friday.

Exercise “High Mark-2010” would cover the entire country from Skardu in the North till Arabian Sea in the South.

According to sources of PAF , the Army Chief praised the organizing of exercises, saying it would not only further enhance the integration and cooperation amongst the three services but would also make three forces professionally prepared to meet any eventuality.

The exercise will include joint operations with extensive participation from Pak Army and Pak Navy.

The Air Chief while giving briefing to COAS said that PAF would test the capability of its force, new system of planes, fleets and missile system.

According to sources, the military leadership has praised the process of training of armed forces despite the on-going war on terror and other issues related to the internal security.

Sources said that these exercises would be started in three to four days.

PAF starts Exercise High Mark 2010
March 15, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched country-wide Exercise “High Mark 2010” when Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, disseminated the Air Tasking Orders (ATO) to all PAF Units.

The area of exercise would cover the entire country from Skardu in the North till Arabian Sea in the South. The exercise will include joint operations with extensive participation from Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy that would further enhance joint operations, integration and cooperation amongst the three services.

High Mark-2010 is aimed at conducting operations in near-realistic tactical environment while integrating new inductions and providing role-oriented training to combat and support elements of PAF. The exercise is designed to achieve stipulated objectives with special emphasis on exposing PAF combat crew to simulated air battles based on contemporary concepts.

All the Main Operating Bases and Forward Operating Bases are participating in the exercise.

New inductions like JF-17 Thunder aircraft and force multipliers like Saab-2000 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft and Air-to-Air Refueller aircraft are participating in the exercise for the first time.

Exercise High Mark is PAF’s biggest operational event that is being conducted after a pause of five years. The ever changing geo-political environment in the region demands change in the employment concepts and doctrinal changes in the application of air power with emphasis on joint operations.

The Exercise would provide PAF an opportunity to validate the concepts that are vital in the overall defence of the country.

- Associated Press of Pakistan

Pakistan Air Force begins High Mark 2010 war game
March 15, 2010

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched High Mark-2010, its biggest war game in five years that will cover the the entire country from Skardu in the north till the Arabian Sea in the south.

According to a PAF spokesman, High Mark-2010 is aimed at conducting operations in a near-realistic tactical environment while integrating new inductions and providing role-oriented training to the combat and support elements of the force.

“The exercise is designed to achieve stipulated objectives with special emphasis on exposing PAF combat crew to simulated air battles based on contemporary concepts”.

The exercise will include joint operations with extensive participation from the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy that would further enhance joint operations, integration and cooperation amongst the three services, the spokesman said.

Ahead of the exercise, the PAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Qamar Suleman disseminated the Air Tasking Orders (ATO) to the participating units, which include all the main operating bases and forward operating bases.

New inductions like the JF-17 Thunder aircraft that has been jointly developed with China and force multipliers such as the Saab-2000 airborne early warning and control aircraft and air-to-air refuellers will be participating in the exercise for the first time.

According to the spokesman, “the ever changing geo-political environment in the region demands change in the employment concepts and doctrinal changes in the application of air power with emphasis on joint operations.”

“High Mark-2010 would provide the PAF an opportunity to validate these concepts that are vital for the overall defence of the country,” he added.

PAF launches High Mark 2010 to enhance operations
March 15, 2010

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Monday launched its countrywide exercise ‘High Mark-2010’ to enhance its multilevel operational capacity to conduct operations in varying conditions.

A PAF statement said, “High Mark-2010 is aimed at conducting operations in near-realistic tactical environment while integrating new inductions and providing role-oriented training to combat and support elements of the PAF.”

It said Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has disseminated the Air Tasking Orders (ATO) to all PAF units to give a green signal for the start of the exercise. The exercise would be held over the entire area of the country from Skardu to the Arabian Sea and it would include joint operations with the Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Navy to further enhance joint operations, integration and cooperation amongst armed forces.

The exercise is designed to achieve stipulated objectives with special emphasis on exposing PAF combat crew to simulated air battles based on contemporary concepts. New inductions such as the JF-17 Thunder aircraft and force multipliers such as Saab-2000 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft and Air-to-Air Refueller aircraft would be available during the exercise. This exercise would be PAF’s biggest operational event in five years.

- Daily Times

Air Chief witnesses progress on exercise High Mark 2010
March 16, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman visited two Forward Operating Bases of PAF, to witness the progress of on-going Exercise High Mark-2010. The Exercise is in full swing and the entire Air Force is engaged in operations in near realistic training environment.

The CAS saw airmen engaged in the exercise while addressing at one of the Forward Operating Bases, the Air Chief said that “Exercise High Mark 2010” is not aimed against any country and that the mission of PAF is to ensure peace, with honor. History teaches us that peace cannot be maintained from a position of weakness”. Air Chief further said that Exercise is aimed at demonstrating PAF’s capabilities and resolve with honor in the region.”

Earlier in the day for the first time JF-17 Thunder aircraft were put through their paces in the stringent air environment that has been orchestrated to ensure realism in the exercise. The recently induced JF-17 Thunder would be put to test by undertaking entire spectrum of air operations during High Mark, 2010.

Source: Associated Press of Pakistan




High Mark 2010 not against any country: Air Chief
March 16, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Exercise High Mark-2010 is not aimed against any country but it is part of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) plans to ensure peace with honour, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman said on Tuesday.

During his visit to two of the Forward Operating Bases, he said, “History teaches us peace cannot be maintained from a position of weakness.”

The air chief marshal said the exercise was aimed at demonstrating PAF’s capabilities and resolve to protect the aerial frontiers and maintain the honour of the country. A PAF statement said the exercise was in full swing and the entire air force was engaged in operations in near realistic training environments.

Source: Daily Times




PAF to maintain peace with honour: Air chief
March 16, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force visited two Forward Operating Bases of the PAF, to witness the progress of PAF Exercise High Mark 2010.

The Exercise is in full swing and the entire Air Force is engaged in operations in near realistic training environment.

The CAS saw airmen engaged in the exercise while addressing at one of the Forward Operating Bases, the Air Chief said that “Exercise High Mark – 2010 is not aimed against any country and that the mission of PAF is to ensure peace, with honor. History teaches us that peace cannot be maintained from a position of weakness”.

Air Chief further said that “Exercise is aimed at demonstrating PAF’s capabilities and resolve with honor in the region.”

Earlier in the day for the first time JF-17 Thunder aircraft were put through their paces in the stringent air environment that has been orchestrated to ensure realism in the exercise. The recently induced JF-17 Thunder would be put to test by undertaking entire spectrum of air operations during High Mark, 2010.

PAF’s Exercise High Mark 2010
March 17, 2010

By S. M. Hali

The PAF’s five yearly ‘Exercise High Mark 2010’ has commenced to test its professional skills, capabilities and combat readiness. The countrywide exercise, which will last for nearly 60 days, will also be dovetailed with the Pakistan army’s exercise named Azm-e-Nau III and Naval operations to make it a tri-service test of mettle under realistic conditions. PAF is a support arm for the other two services, in addition to defending the aerial frontiers of Pakistan. The military exercises are organised as paper war games that may entail heavy expenses but provide authentic lessons, thus they are dispersed over a few years. ‘High Mark 2010’ comes in the backdrop of a clear threat to Pakistan, both externally and internally.

Undoubtedly, the regional environment is fraught with multiple threats. Although the Pakistani armed forces have been engaged in a war against terror for the last eight years, the counterinsurgency operations gained momentum in the last two years. Combined with the threat from extremists, our eastern neighbour has evolved a Pakistan specific new war doctrine named ‘Cold Start’, which it is in the process of testing and adapting for all the three services. The threat has compounded in the post-Mumbai attacks scenario, where Indian hawks have been propounding the conduct of surgical strikes against selected targets within Pakistan. Hence, Pakistan’s nuclear assets have been under a threat from external forces, who would like to deprive the country of its strategic weapon under one pretext or the other.

Simultaneously, terror organisations are keen to steal or hijack a nuke or two from Pakistan’s arsenal and destabilise the world by posing a nuclear threat. Whereas Pakistan’s Nuclear Command Authority’s efficacy and effectiveness is beyond the shadow of doubt, and its nuclear assets have been stored, deployed and dispersed in a manner where the most sophisticated countries have not been able to get even an inkling of their location, what to talk of any rag-tag militia. Yet, cognisance must be taken of the various war games conducted by the west and India in an effort to neutralise Pakistan’s nukes.

Pakistan Air Force in anti-terror war
March 21, 2010

By Air Marshal Ayaz A Khan (R)

The high professional excellence of Pakistan Air Force has been put to test by the war on terror. This is a different kind of war, because the enemy cannot be seen. The terrorists are engaged in a hit and run guerrilla war. Their tactics are secrecy, suicide bombings and ambush. Yet their greatest fear is that of air attacks. This is because of the surprise, speed, shock and devastation of air attacks. Missiles and bombs hit the terrorists, before they see the fighter jets, releasing and firing their lethal ordnance. The fighter bombers, and gun ship helicopters descend from the sky suddenly, and destroy their targets with great accuracy and greater lethality than is possible by ground attacks. Pakistan Air Force has flown over five hundred attack mission against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda Taliban, with devastating results. Hundreds of terrorists have been killed and injured, and not a single PAF air craft has suffered damage. The selected targets be they caves, hidden weapon, munitions and explosive stores were hit with great accuracy, by laser guided bombs, homing missiles, and accurately delivered ordnance. The terrorists insurgents remain in dread of air and drone attacks, which have taken a heavy toll of terrorist lives and properties.

The hills and mountains of Swat, Malakand, Bajaur, Orakzai, South Waziristan provide them an ideal terrain for hide, hit and run operations. Fortunately Pakistan Army’s excellent strategic planning and tactical operations and close cooperation with the Pakistan Air Force denied them the advantage of the terrain and forced and flushed the terrorists out of hideouts, trenches and mud forts into the open. Identification of terrorist caves and hideouts by Pakistan Army OP‘s , enabled Pakistan Air Force, to launch missiles, guided bombs and rockets with great accuracy to destroy and demolish terrorist caves, covered bunkers and trenches and mud forts, with minimum co-lateral damage. Highly coordinated land air operations has contributed effectively to the land operations of Pakistan Army and para-military forces against the terrorists in Swat-Malakand, South Waziristan, Bajaur and Orakzai Agencies. The success of air and ground operations in unison and coordination reflects high professional expertise of PAF commanders and pilots, and Pakistan Army commanders and jawans. While the nature of air operations, and excellent planning has ensured almost zero attrition, the same is not the case with the Army and the Frontier Corps. Hundreds of officers and thousands of JCO‘s, NCO‘s and Jawans have embraced Shahadat to ensure that Pakistani nation lives in safety. May God the Almighty bless them in heaven. The gallantry in battle of Pak Army’s and FC’s senior and junior officers, and jawans has inspired the national resolve not to rest till terrorism and terrorists are wiped out. Their names will be written in gold letters.

High professionalism of the PAF is because of intensive training, and first rate equipment. F-16, JF-17 Thunders, Mirage III and V’s and latest F-7P’s have been mastered by PAF fighter pilots. They are equipped with latest avionics, and high technology weapons systems. Air operations in Swat and FATA agencies have infused much needed confidence, and will be valuable assets in any future war like operations. War exercises have helped the PAF to maintain its operational edge. The Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has assured all neighbors by categorically stating that the ongoing “Exercise High Mark – 2010 is not aimed against any country and that the mission of PAF is to ensure peace, with honor. History teaches us that peace cannot be maintained from a position of weakness”. Air Chief further said that “Exercise is aimed at improving and demonstrating PAF’s operational capabilities”.

PAF Exercise High Mark 2010 is in full swing and the entire Air Force is engaged in operations in a realistic training environment. For the first time JF-17 Thunder aircraft were put through their paces in the stringent air environment that has been orchestrated to ensure realism in the exercise. The recently induced JF-17 Thunder would be put to test by undertaking entire spectrum of air war operations during High Mark, 2010.

For sustained air operations JF-17 Thunder fighter needs air refueling. A few Days earlier U.S. Air Force pilots and aircrews from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, arrived at PAF Chaklala to conduct joint exercises with the Pakistan Air Force. Upon arrival, the U.S. airmen invited PAF pilots and aircrews aboard their KC-135 Strato-tanker aircraft to familiarize them with U.S. Air Force air refueling equipment and procedures. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael LeFever, the senior U.S. Defense Representative to Pakistan, hosted Pakistan Air Commodore Tahir Ranjha, PAF Air Transportation Director; and Air Commodore Khalil Ahmed, PAF Chaklala commander, aboard the KC-135 aircraft. “Events like these promote understanding and enhance PAF-USAF cooperation, while also boosting PAF’s capability and expertise.

US political and military leaders realize that the arrival of more F-16s in Pakistan later this year, developing air refuelling expertise is critical to increasing the PAF’s airborne endurance and enhancing their ability to counter the violent extremist threat in their country.” The new JF- 17 Thunder fighter of the PAF’s has aerial refueling capability, vital to ensure greater range and endurance.

Over the last three years, U.S. civilian and security assistance to Pakistan of $4 billion, includes medical aid, school refurbishment, bridge and well reconstruction materials, food distribution, agricultural and education projects. The military side ot the US aid includes supply of 18 F-16 fighter aircraft, 5 Fast Patrol Boats, 115 self-propelled Howitzer field artillery cannons, more than 450 battle vehicles for Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, one squadron of night attack Cobra helicopters, hundreds of night vision goggles, day/night scopes, radios, and thousands of protective vests and first-aid items for Pakistan’s security forces. Considering how deeply involved in the war against terror is the Pakistan military, this aid needs to be increased substantially.

PAF would benefit by close Pak-US cooperation in the field of aviation technology, and continued supply of aircraft, weapons and spares. The Peoples Republic of China has been Pakistan’s closest and consistent friend, and has provided the technology for the manufacture of fighter aircraft, warships, tanks and field guns. US has passed nuclear technology to India and not to Pakistan! Yet expects Pakistan to play front line role in the war against terror. The leadership in Washington needs to end discrimination, and come upfront in aiding Pakistan to fight the anti-terror with greater effect.

PAF Il-78 conducts first air-to-air refuelling mission during High Mark 2010
March 21, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force conducts its first air-to-air refuelling aircraft during an ongoing air exercise, with officials describing the event as a "milestone" in the enhancement of the force's capabilities.

The Il-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft, which was inducted into the PAF in December last year, took active part in the High Mark 2010 exercise and refuelled two fighter jets, officials said. Pakistan is expecting the delivery of three more refuelling aircraft by June.

"By virtue of its ability to refuel air defence aircraft in the air, PAF's overall capability in terms of its effectiveness to defend the airspace...has significantly enhanced," the official said.

The High Mark exercise, which began a week ago, has been tailored to include manoeuvres with the army and navy to enhance the ability to conduct joint operations by the three services, officials said.

The exercise covers the entire country, from Skardu in the north to the Arabian Sea in the south.

High Mark is also aimed at conducting operations in a "near-realistic tactical environment" while integrating new weapon systems and providing "role-oriented training to combat and support elements of the PAF and other services".

"It is designed to achieve stipulated objectives with special emphasis on exposing PAF combat crew to simulated air battles based on contemporary concepts," an official said.

All main operating bases for peace time and war-time forward operating bases are participating in the ongoing exercise.

Newly inducted aircraft like the JF-17 Thunder combat jets and Saab-2000 airborne warning and control aircraft are participating in the exercise for the first time.

PAF successfully employs air-to-air refueling skill
March 21, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) employed air-to-air refuelling skill successfully thus attaining another milestone to prove itself ‘second to none’ as envisioned by Father of the Nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The attainment of the capability was a part of the on-going High-Mark-10 exercises kicked off a week ago.

The first Air-to-Air Re-Fuller aircraft of Pakistan Air Force which had joined PAF in the mid of December-2009, today took active part in the exercises and ably re-fulled two fighter aircraft in the PAF’s inventory, a senior officer of PAF said.

The PAF is expecting delivery of three similar re fulling aircraft by June this year.

By virtue of its ability to refuel Air Defence aircraft in air, PAF's overall capability in terms of its effectiveness to defend the airspace of the motherland has significantly enhanced, he said.

The area of exercise High Mark-10 is spread over the entire country from Skardu in the North up to the Arabian Sea in the South. The exercise has been tailored to include joint operations with extensive participation from Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy that would further enhance might to conduct joint operations amongst the three most essential services.

High Mark-10 is aimed at conducting operations in near-realistic tactical environment while integrating new inductions and providing role-oriented training to combat and support elements of PAF and other services.

“It is designed to achieve stipulated objectives with special emphasis on exposing PAF combat crew to simulated air battles based on contemporary concepts,” he said.

He said, all the Main Operating Bases (Peace Time) and Forward Operating Bases (War Time) are operative during the on-going exercise.

New inductions like JF-17 Thunder aircraft and force multipliers such as Saab-2000 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft and Air-to-Air Refueller aircraft are participating in the exercise for the first time.

Exercise High Mark is PAF's biggest operational event that is being conducted after a pause of five years.

The ever changing geo-political environment in the region demands change in the employment concepts and doctrinal changes in the application of air power with emphasis on joint operations, he said.

Exercise High Mark 2010 would provide PAF an opportunity to validate these concepts that are vital in the overall defence of the country.

- Associated Press of Pakistan

Pakistan Air Force successfully tests its air-to-air refuelling capability
March 21, 2010

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully tested its air-to-air refuelling capability, with its first air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelling two fighter aircraft in the PAF's inventory.

The test was part of the ongoing High Mark-10 exercise.

The Daily Times quoted a senior PAF officer, as saying that the first air-to-air refuelling aircraft took active part in the exercises and ably refuelled two fighter aircraft in the PAF's inventory.

The PAF is expecting delivery of three similar refuelling aircraft by June.

The officer said that the attainment of air-to-air refuelling capability has greatly enhanced PAF's capability in defending the country's airspace.

The High Mark-10 exercise is being conducted in a vast region spread from Skardu in the north to the Arabian Sea in the south.

The exercise has been tailored to include joint operations with extensive participation from the Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Navy.

High Mark-10 is aimed at conducting operations in near-realistic tactical environment.

- ANI

PAF successfully employs air-to-air refuelling skill
March 22, 2010

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday employed an air-to-air refuelling skill successfully, thus, attaining another milestone to prove itself. The attainment of the capability was part of the ongoing ‘High-Mark 2010’ exercises, which kicked off a week ago, an official said.

A senior officer of the PAF said that the first air-to-air refueller aircraft of Pakistan Air Force, which had joined PAF in the mid of December 2009, took an active part in the exercises and refuelled two fighter aircraft in the PAF’s inventory.

The PAF is expecting delivery of three similar refuelling aircraft by June this year. By virtue of its ability to refuel the air defence aircraft in air, PAF’s overall capability in terms of its effectiveness to defend the airspace of the motherland has significantly enhanced, he said. The area of exercise High-Mark 2010 is spread over the entire country from Skardu in the north up to the Arabian Sea in the south. The exercise has been tailored to include joint operations with extensive participation from Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy that would further enhance might to conduct joint operations amongst the three most essential services.

The High-Mark 2010 is aimed at conducting operations in near-realistic tactical environment while integrating new inductions and providing role-oriented training to combat and support elements of PAF and other services. “It is designed to achieve stipulated objectives with special emphasis on exposing PAF combat crew to simulated air battles based on contemporary concepts,” he said.

He said all the Main Operating Bases (Peace Time) and Forward Operating Bases (War Time) were operative during the ongoing exercise. New inductions like the JF-17 Thunder aircraft and force multipliers such as Saab-2000 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft and air-to-air refueller aircraft are participating in the exercise for the first time.

The exercise is PAF’s biggest operational event that is being conducted after a pause of five years. The ever-changing geo-political environment in the region demands change in employment concepts and doctrinal changes in the application of air power with emphasis on joint operations, the PAF official said. The Exercise High-Mark 2010 will provide PAF an opportunity to validate these concepts that are vital in the overall defence of the country.

- Paktribune