ISLAMABAD: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy, has underscored that operational preparedness remains the cornerstone of triumph in modern warfare, a military statement said on Monday.
The Naval Chief made the remarks while addressing participants of the Air War Course at the PAF Air War College in Karachi, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The Chief Guest lauded the academic and professional excellence being imparted at the institute and acknowledged its vital role in grooming future military leadership capable of meeting the multifaceted challenges of modern warfare.
The Naval Chief underscored that operational preparedness remains the cornerstone of triumph in modern warfare.
He referenced recent developments along the eastern front as a vivid illustration of the critical need for constant readiness and strategic foresight.
He also lauded the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, recognising his role in modernising PAF and swiftly integrating advanced technologies that have significantly enhanced the operational readiness of the Pakistan Air Force and have recalibrated the region’s deterrence landscape.
The Naval Chief reiterated that the Pakistan Navy’s combat capabilities have undergone a substantial enhancement across all operational domains—surface, sub-surface, and aerial—enabling a more agile and potent maritime force.
Emphasising the imperative of cohesive national defence, he stressed the importance of inter-service collaboration in achieving strategic objectives. In this regard, he announced the initiation of more frequent and integrated joint operational exercises with the Pakistan Air Force, aimed at further reinforcing the synergy and interoperability between the two services.
The Naval Chief also highlighted the transformative role of technological innovation in contemporary conflicts. Citing the growing significance of Unmanned Aerial Systems, he highlighted an upcoming strategic collaboration between the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) and Pakistan Maritime Science & Technology Park (PMSTP).
This partnership, he noted, will focus on advancing indigenous capabilities in unmanned systems, thereby bolstering Pakistan’s technological self-reliance and operational edge in the defence sector.
On his arrival, the Naval Chief was received by Air Vice Marshal Rashid Habib, President Air War College Institute.
The ISPR said the PAF Air War College is a prestigious institution of the Pakistan Air Force, where mid-level officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces and friendly countries are prepared for the assumption of key Command and Staff appointments.
The course participants are exposed to over a hundred subject matter experts, including Civil and Military Professionals, Diplomats, Scholars / Academicians, Lawyers, Industrialists, Scientists, Economists, and Media personnel. Exclusive interaction with foreign faculty and strategists is also ensured to provide in-depth and academic rigour to the course.
