Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the first JF-17 Block III fighter jet ordered for his country's air force on September 25, which arrived at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The fighter jets were assembled at the Pakistan Aviation Complex, whose chairman, Vice Marshal Hakeem Raza, attended the ceremony and reported on the specifications of the aircraft. “The JF-17C (Block-III) is a single-engine, multi-role fighter designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, with high maneuverability and effective firepower at medium and low altitudes,” he said. Azerbaijan has reportedly long shown a keen interest in the fighter jet, which first flew in December 2019, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the country has shown interest in the fighter jet. target=“_blank”>Already placed aircraft orders worth $1.6 billion. Conservatively, this is expected to enable the country to purchase around 30 new fighter jets, thereby significantly expanding its frontline combat fleet even if it completely retires its existing MiG-29 fleet. < ;p >