Armed forces fully prepared to thwart any aggression: COAS

Gen Munir lauds operational preparedness of PAF in incorporating state-of-the-art weapon systems

While lauding the operational excellence of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday stated that the armed forces of Pakistan are fully prepared to thwart any aggression.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief expressed these remarks during an induction and operationalisation ceremony at an operational base of PAF. He attended the distinguished ceremony as the chief guest

Upon his arrival at the base, General Munir was received by Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The ceremony showcased the newly-inducted weapon systems and defence assets of PAF.

COAS, in his speech, lauded the operational preparedness of PAF in incorporating state-of-the-art weapon systems, substantially contributing in ensuring the balance of power in the region.

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While emphasising the significance of indigenisation and human resource development, the army chief wholeheartedly endorsed PAF's dedication to technological advancements and operational excellence, reassuring that the armed forces of Pakistan are fully prepared to thwart any aggression.

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Upon his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of PAF presented a guard of honour to the COAS.

#ISPR

Induction and Operationalization Ceremony was held at an operational base of Pakistan Air Force, today.

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (#COAS), attended the distinguished ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Upon his arrival at the base, Chief of Army… pic.twitter.com/7d0O7Gn6Ii

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 2, 2024

During his speech CAS highlighted the latest inductions in the PAF's arsenal comprising of J-10C fighter jets, air mobility platforms, modern Radars, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Loitering munition capabilities and Long Range Vectors which have significantly bolstered the aerial defence capabilities of the country.

CAS also mentioned that the Centre of Excellence for Air Mobility and Aviation Safety, College of Air Defence and reinvigoration of the Air Power Centre of Excellence alongside the operationalisation of the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park had provided PAF with the capability to stay abreast with the evolving challenges.

He emphasised the progress achieved by PAF in the emerging domains of cyber and space technologies to ensure an impregnable defence of the country.

A spectacular airshow was conducted after the ceremony, featuring various PAF fighter jets, training aircraft and UAVs.

The chief guest and the attendees later witnessed a static display showcasing the diverse PAF fighter, air mobility and UAV fleet.