Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has emphasized the ever-changing scenario of air warfare and the importance of air exercises in achieving common objectives.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army, the Chief of Army Staff expressed these views while observing the Indus Shield 2023 air exercise and visiting the operational air base of the Pakistan Air Force.
On the occasion, the Army Chief said that the expertise and dedication of the Center has played a major role in developing highly skilled and skilled air fighters, skilled and expert air fighters ready to meet the challenges of Shaheen modern warfare of Pakistan Air Force. are
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu said that successful completion of air missions requires effective use of all elements of combat performance.
According to ISPR, the air chiefs of Turkey, Azerbaijan and Hungary were also present on the occasion of observing the 14-nation mega air exercise of Pakistan Air Force.
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir was welcomed by Chief of Air Force Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on his arrival. Later, the Chief of Army Staff along with foreign guests toured the Air Power Center of Excellence training facility and wide range of exercises. Briefing was given about
Speaking on the occasion, the Air Chief appreciated General Syed Asim Munir’s full cooperation in building the Pakistan Air Force on modern lines and highlighted the importance of the exercise and said that the exercise Indus Shield will showcase its skills and capabilities to the participating air forces. Provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate operational capabilities.
He appreciated the proactive role played by Air Power Center of Excellence of Pakistan Air Force in successfully organizing this mega exercise, ensuring effective monitoring, analysis and evaluation of air combat missions.
The Air Force Chief highlighted that the centre’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and resources have played an important role in ensuring the success of this important air exercise. The Air Chief reiterated that the successful completion of air missions requires the effective use of all elements of combat effectiveness while electronic warfare operations, force multipliers and support elements impact operational capabilities.
Addressing the participants, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir said that multi-national air exercises are of fundamental importance in achieving common goals in the constantly changing environment and ideologies of air warfare.
He appreciated the professionalism of the participants of the exercise and appreciated the Air Power Center of Excellence for its state-of-the-art facilities and role in conducting the large-scale air exercise.
General Syed Asim Munir acknowledged that the Centre’s expertise and dedication has played a vital role in producing highly skilled and skilled air fighters, ready to face the challenges of modern warfare. The Chief of Army Staff also appreciated the dynamic leadership of the Air Chief, whose determination and tireless efforts made the exercise one of the largest air exercises in the region.
Acknowledging the changing nature of air warfare, General Asim Munir reiterated his commitment to support Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu’s vision to incorporate cyber security, artificial intelligence, IT, space and cutting-edge technologies.
Exercise Indus Shield is a testament to Pakistan Air Force’s unwavering commitment to strengthening regional security and promoting cooperation among allied nations, enhancing operational capabilities, fostering mutual cooperation and advancing common goals of peace and stability. To provide a platform for
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