RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force today to witness the ongoing multinational exercise Indus Shield-2024.
COAS was received by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf was also present at this occasion.
Exercise Indus Shield-2024 is the biggest multinational exercise of the region that witnesses participation from 24 esteemed Air Forces converging. The exercise motto is “Stronger When Together” aims to strengthen interoperability, professional capabilities and training through state-of-the-art facilities.
COAS expressed his satisfaction over the combat readiness of Pakistan Air Force and the progress made through various modernisation and up-gradation programs. He also witnessed exercise operations, static display of various niche and disruptive technologies.
COAS Munir was briefed on the modernisation efforts of Pakistan Air Force to stay abreast with contemporary security challenges.
COAS witnessed an enthralling aerial display by PAF fighter jets and he also interacted with the aircrew and commended their professional capabilities and dedication to safeguard the aerial frontiers of Pakistan.
He stressed on the critical role of inter-service collaboration, essential for achieving operational success.
Chief of Air Staff expressed his gratitude for COAS's visit, reinforcing the commitment to enhance cooperation between the army and air force in both training and operational contexts.
Air Chief apprised COAS on modernisation and indigenisation drive being carried out by PAF through induction of state of the art weapon systems.
While speaking at the occasion, Air Chief highlighted that the ongoing exercise Indus Shield-2024 will go a long way in bolstering interoperability amongst the participating nations and will train their air & ground crews to face contemporary warfare challenges.