Pakistan, July 17 -- Pakistan will showcase its aviation strength at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK this week. Held from July 18 to 20 at RAF Fairford, the event is one of the world's top military air shows. This year marks a milestone for Pakistan, as it prepares to debut the JF-17 Thunder, its flagship fighter jet.

Alongside the JF-17, C-130 Hercules and IL-78 aerial refueler aircraft will also be on display. These aircraft highlight the operational diversity of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). According to RIAT's official site, this is a chance for Pakistan to show how far its aviation technology has come.

The JF-17 Thunder is a multi-role combat aircraft, jointly built by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Chi...