Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Army Air Defence Centre Karachi on Thursday.
On his arrival, the COAS laid a floral wreath at Shahuada monument. Later, COAS witnessed commissioning of state-of-the-art Chinese origin HQ-9/P HIMADS (High to Medium Air Defence System) into Pakistan Army Air Defence. Lieutenant General Hamooduz Zaman Khan, Commander Army Air Defence Command, briefed the COAS about strategic weapon system.
Induction of HIMADS will significantly enhance Comprehensive Layered Integrated Air Defence (CLIAD) shield of aerial frontiers of Pakistan as the system is fully integrated through a well-knit Digitised System on its inventory. Capable of intercepting multiple air targets including aircrafts, cruise missiles and Beyond Visual Range Weapons at ranges over 100 kilometres with Single Shot Kill Probability, HQ-9/P is considered as a strategic long range Surface to Air Missile (SAM) with remarkable flexibility and precision.
En Bajwa claims that Pakistan maintains amicable relations with Oman and values its friendly connections with the Gulf states. The COAS believes that the two countries have a great deal of potential for defense and marine security cooperation, and this might be a decisive factor in our strategic relationship.
The Oman envoy expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased as well as his sadness over the damage caused by the floods in Pakistan.
The dignitary in attendance conveyed his appreciation for Pakistan’s endeavors to uphold stability in the area and committed to contributing to the advancement of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and other fronts.
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