KARACHI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza said that induction of modern aircraft in Pakistan Navy will increase maritime surveillance capability. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), induction ceremony of ATR-77 and roll out ceremony of upgraded ATR-79 was held here.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza graced occasion as Chief Guest while Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi were also attended ceremony. These newly inducted and upgraded aircrafts are equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors which will provide operational flexibility to PN Fleet.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee highlighted importance of developing geo-strategic environment in Indian Ocean Region and emphasised need to have potent naval forces in order to counter emerging challenges. He also underlined importance of strong maritime defence for Pakistan and reiterated that induction of modern aircrafts will enhance Pakistan Navy’s capability of safeguarding our maritime frontiers.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 30 2022

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