Navy chief praises leadership of Air Chief Marshal, commending PAF’s efforts in modernising and tech integration

admiral naveed ashraf addressing at the paf air war college institute in karachi on june 30 photo radio pakistan

Admiral Naveed Ashraf addressing at the PAF Air War College Institute in Karachi on June 30. Photo: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf underscored the importance of operational preparedness as the key to success in modern warfare during a speech at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air War College Institute in Karachi on Monday, Radio Pakistan reported.

Addressing participants as the chief guest, Admiral Ashraf highlighted the significance of constant readiness and strategic foresight, citing recent developments along the eastern front as a critical example.

He also praised the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, commending the Pakistan Air Force’s efforts in modernising and swiftly integrating advanced technologies. These measures, he said, have greatly improved the operational readiness of the Air Force and reshaped the region’s deterrence strategy.

Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy visited PAF Air War College Institute, Karachi today. On his arrival, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Rashid Habib, President Air War College Institute. The Chief Guest lauded the academic and professional… 

He added, “Pakistan Navy’s combat capabilities have undergone significant enhancement across all operational domains, including surface, sub-surface, and aerial forces. This transformation has made our maritime force more agile and potent.”

The navy chief stressed the necessity of cohesive national defence, emphasising the importance of inter-service collaboration. He revealed plans for more frequent joint operational exercises with the PAF, aimed at enhancing synergy and interoperability between the two institutions.

Admiral Ashraf also discussed the pivotal role of technological advancements in modern conflicts, specifically highlighting the importance of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

He announced a strategic collaboration between the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park and the Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park to advance indigenous capabilities in unmanned systems.

This partnership, he said, will bolster Pakistan’s technological self-reliance and enhance its operational edge in defence.

The navy chief further praised the Air War College Institute for its academic excellence, recognising its critical role in preparing future military leaders to tackle the complex challenges of modern warfare. He was welcomed by Air War College Institute President Air Vice Marshal Rashid Habib upon his arrival.

Reference Link:- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553472/pakistan-navys-combat-readiness-strengthened-across-all-domains-admiral-naveed-ashraf

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By Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan

Zamir Ahmed Awan runs the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank he started in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, then spent six years in Beijing as Pakistan's science counsellor, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries. After that he came home and joined the China Studies Centre at NUST. He retired from there. His work centres on CPEC and the wider Belt and Road, and his articles run in Modern Diplomacy and on Think Tank Pakistan. China Daily and China News Service have both quoted the work.