Pakistan’s army chief visits air defense headquarters, seeks upgradation of weapon systems

A Pakistani Air Force personnel stand guard next to fourteen Dual-seat JF-17B multi-role aircraft rolled out at a ceremony which coincided with the launch of JF-17 Block-III aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra, west of the capital Islamabad on December 30, 2020. (AFP/FILE)

• General Qamar Javed Bajwa discusses the vital role played by air defense in modern warfare
• He also appreciates the training standards achieved by the country’s Air Defense Command

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the role of air defense in modern warfare on Tuesday while emphasizing the need for continuous training and upgradation of weapon systems to secure the country better. 
The Army Air Defense was formally raised in 1989 in Pakistan when it was separated from Artillery and became the youngest arm of the army. 
Bajwa visited its headquarters on Tuesday where he interacted with officers and paid tribute to their services to the country. 
According to a statement released by the military’s media wing, ISPR, he “appreciated the training standards achieved” by the air defense. 
“He also emphasised the importance of Air Defense in today’s warfare and the need for continuous training and up-gradation of modern Air Defense weapon systems in view of the evolving threats,” the statement added. 
The ISPR said the army chief was earlier received by Lt. Gen. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Commander Army Air Defense Command.