London: Fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), secured two global awards, at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025, held in Britain, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement, yesterday.

According to Nam News Network, PAF’s state of the art JF-17 Thunder Block-III, making its maiden appearance at the airshow, was awarded the Spirit of the Meet trophy. The award signifies the technological brilliance and operational capability of the JF-17 programme, while also showcasing Pakistan’s growing aerospace excellence on the global stage.

Meanwhile, PAF C-130H Hercules, secured the distinguished Concours d’Elegance trophy for the best-maintained and most aesthetically presented aircraft at RIAT 2025, the ISPR said.