Army chief highlights drones, electronic warfare, digital skills during Bahawalpur visit
Defense Force Chief Asim Munir inspects the weapons. SOURCE: ISPR
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Force Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday said Pakistan’s armed forces were undergoing a major transformation in many areas with technology reshaping the future character of warfare, according to the Army’s media wing.
“The character of warfare has evolved significantly, with technological advancements driving the evolution, dictating enormous mental transformations at all levels. In the future, technological maneuvers will replace physical maneuvers and fundamentally change the way offensive and defensive operations are undertaken. Therefore, the Pakistan Armed Forces are adopting and absorbing technology at a rapid pace. In this process, innovation, indigenization and adaptation will remain fundamental,” he said. declared.
These remarks were made during his visit to Bahawalpur Garrison, where he was briefed on operational, training and administrative matters of the Corps, with special emphasis on preparations for multi-domain warfare, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The Army Chief also witnessed a high-intensity field exercise, ‘Steadfast Resolve’, at Khairpur Tamewali (KPT). The exercise showcased the integration of niche technologies including unmanned aerial systems (drones), advanced surveillance assets, electronic warfare capabilities and modern command and control mechanisms, reflecting the armed forces’ emphasis on technology-enabled multi-domain operations.
The military is testing new drones. SOURCE: ISPR
Addressing the troops, the COAS and the CDF praised their good morale, professional competence and operational preparedness. He reiterated that the Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully prepared to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country against all threats, emphasizing the need to maintain optimal preparedness to meet future battlefield and security challenges.
Helicopters pictured here during an operation in Khairpur Tamewali. SOURCE: ISPR
Earlier, Field Marshal Munir inaugurated the ROHI eSkills Learning Hub (STP), aimed at promoting digital skills and learning opportunities for students, especially from South Punjab and across the country. He also inaugurated the APS Abbasia Campus, reiterating the Pakistan Army’s commitment to quality education and character building.
The Army Chief later visited the EME regional workshop, where he was briefed on the maintenance regimes to support modern platforms with advanced technologies, indigenization and other combat support measures.
CDF Munir pays homage at Yadgar-e-Shuhada, the memorial of martyrs of Bahawalpur garrison. SOURCE: ISPR
On arrival at Bahawalpur Garrison, the COAS and CDF were received by the Bahawalpur Corps Commander. He also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha, paying homage to the supreme sacrifices of the martyrs.
