Armed forces are fully prepared to defend motherland against full spectrum of threats: COAS

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) visited troops engaged in field exercise in training area near Rahimyar Khan.

During the visit, the COAS was briefed about exercise 'Shamsheer-e-Sehra'. The aim of the exercise was to enhance professional skills and battlefield procedures required to meet future challenges in operational environment.

The COAS witnessed integrated fire and battle maneuvers of various elements including armour, infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defence, and anti-tank guided missiles. The Pakistan Air Force aircraft also participated in the exercise.

The exercise also incorporated Electronic Warfare capabilities and Information Operations required to subdue enemy’s communications capabilities and disinformation campaign during war.

The COAS spent a complete day with the troops in the exercise area. While interacting with the troops participating in the exercise, the COAS lauded the training standards, operational preparedness and high morale of all ranks. He emphasized that armed forces should always remain prepared against any misadventure by the enemy.

"The Pakistan armed forces, with support of the nation, are fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our motherland against full spectrum of threats,” concluded COAS.

Earlier on arrival in the field area, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Karachi and Inspector General Training and Evaluation.