General Bajwa expresses satisfaction over troops’ operational readiness

Islamabad, December 16, 2020 (PPI-OT): Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan Armed Forces, with the support of our great nation, are fully prepared to vanquish threats in all domains. Visiting the field exercise area near Gujranwala, he emphasised that there is need for greater cooperation, integration and synchronisation to tackle complex and fluid battlefield challenges that lie ahead. General Bajwa lauded professionalism of Army Air Defence and expressed complete satisfaction on operational readiness. Air Chief, Mujahid Anwar Khan also accompanied the Army Chief during his visit.

Both the Army and Air Chiefs witnessed the ongoing field exercise, where concepts related to optimum use of Long Range Air Defence weapon systems and airspace management were practiced. The exercise manifested the concept of Comprehensive Layered Integrated Air Defence in which Air Defence weapons of all regimes were incorporated. The exercise was particularly aimed at achieving synergy amongst Air Defence elements, manoeuvring forces and all aerial platforms including fighter aircraft helicopters and drones, thereby mastering response against any misadventure by the enemy.

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