Pakistan and China have kicked off a joint air force training exercise to further boost coordination between two militaries.

The 10th joint training exercise, codenamed Shaheen-Ten, will focus on training in typical combat scenarios such as joint air defense and joint countermeasures.

The two sides will send fighters, early warning aircraft and several other types of aircraft, as well as ground forces such as ground-to-air missiles and radar and signal troops to participate in the exercise.