Pakistan Navy has formally inducted the first squadron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in its fleet on Wednesday. The spokesman of Pak Navy in a statement said that in pursuance of self-reliance and indigenisation being undertaken by Pakistan Navy, the first squadron of UAVs has been formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Fleet during a ceremony held at PN Aviation Base, Mehran.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir was the chief guest on the occasion. According to details, the indigenously developed UAVs are equipped with state of the art equipment and sensors and can successfully be employed in support of Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) in the coastal areas. The induction of UAVs in Pakistan Navy will enhance the operational capabilities of PN.
Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated all those who were involved in the UQAB-II programme. He said that prevailing maritime environment poses multifarious challenges to navies across the globe. In addition to traditional roles, navies are now increasingly confronted with emerging challenge of deterring maritime terrorism. Owing to their small size, ease of operation and maintenance versatility in employment and low risk of loss, UAVs today are regarded as force multipliers and are increasingly being used by combat forces world-wide.
UAVs induction was termed as a manifestation of PN's commitment and resolve towards self-reliance and indigenisation. Cognisant of the heightened surveillance measures at all times, the induction of UQAB-II UAVs will provide essential experience to Pakistan Navy and necessary impetus to utilise this particular segment of warfare to the best use of naval objectives.
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