New Delhi: Aviation and defense analysts have now confirmed that the JF-17 Block III fighter jets, which were previously spotted flying to Azerbaijan “for an exercise”, have officially joined the Azerbaijani Air Force. What initially appeared to be a routine training mission was in fact the handover of the advanced combat aircraft by Pakistan to Baku.

These aircraft made a high-profile debut during Azerbaijan’s Victory Day parade on November 8, 2025, where all Pakistani markings had already been removed. Operated by Azerbaijani pilots, the jets’ participation in the flypast signalled their full transfer and operational integration into Azerbaijan’s defense inventory.

Pakistan has delivered the first batch of three JF-17 Block III multirole fighter jets, including at least one twin-seat

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