The Multinational Air Exercise Bright Star 2023, spanning over two weeks, commenced at the Mohammed Naguib Military Base in Egypt on September 2, 2023, and successfully concluded on September 17, 2023. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent showcased its exceptional capabilities at the exercise alongside its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, dedicated air and ground crew.

Originally established as a bilateral training event between the United States and Egypt during the Camp David Accord of 1977, Bright Star Exercise has evolved into a significant multinational endeavor. Since 1995, nations from around the world have been invited to participate in the mega exercise, transforming it into one of the largest and most intricate joint air force exercises globally. Designed to simulate realistic aerial warfare scenarios, Exercise Bright Star provides an invaluable opportunity for participating Air Forces to assess their operational readiness in real-time. Over the course of two weeks, the exercise brought together air, naval, and ground assets of the participating nations in the desert terrain of Northwest Cairo, Egypt. A total of 34 countries including Pakistan, the United States of America, India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar participated in this prestigious event.
In light of the complex security environment and contemporary strategic challenges, exercises like Bright Star 2023 enable PAF to enhance its interoperability with friendly nations. 
In addition to strengthening military relations, this exercise has facilitated the practice of integrated employment of combat and combat support assets. It has also provided an opportunity to formulate and validate tactics against contemporary threats, ensuring enhanced preparedness for any future contingencies.
PAF looks forward to future collaboration with Air Forces of allied countries and to continue developing its capabilities to meet the evolving challenges in the face of contemporary security threats.