Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Indian, Pakistani Pilots Show Cordiality at Dubai Airshow
At the Dubai Airshow, Indian and Pakistani pilots met, looked at each other's planes, and took pictures together.
This happened even though their countries don't get along very well.
Meanwhile, India showed off its own fighter jet by doing tricks in the sky.
Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots interacted with Pakistani counterparts at Dubai Airshow 2025
IAF pilots showed interest in Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder fighter jet
Photos and videos showed Indian pilots taking selfies with the aircraft and engaging in conversations with Pakistani officials
The interaction occurred despite strained ties between India and Pakistan
India's LCA Tejas Mk1 fighter jet performed acrobatic maneuvers at the event
- Who
- Indian Air Force (IAF) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilots
- What
- Interacted and exchanged information about their fighter jets
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Dubai Airshow 2025, Dubai World Central (DWC), UAE
- Why
- To learn about each other's aircraft and engage in professional dialogue
Proponents of Engagement
Advocates of Caution
Diplomatic Opportunity
Proponents of Engagement
Such interactions can help build trust and improve relations between the two countries.
Advocates of Caution
Engaging with the enemy may send the wrong signal and weaken our negotiating position.
- Event
- Dubai Airshow 2025
- Dates
- November 17-21, 2025
- Venue
- Dubai World Central (DWC), UAE
- Indian Aircraft
- LCA Tejas Mk1 fighter jet
- Pakistani Aircraft
- JF-17 Thunder fighter jet