COAS stresses national unity as Pakistan Army inducts Z-10ME attack helicopter

The Pakistan Army has inducted Z-10ME attack helicopters to reinforce its “integrated battlefield response”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir presided over the induction ceremony of the Z-10ME attack helicopter into Pakistan Army Aviation.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the COAS visited Multan Garrison. At Corps Headquarters, he was briefed on the formation’s operational preparedness and ongoing training activities.

This state-of-the-art, all-weather platform is capable of precision strike operations day and night. Equipped with advanced radar systems and cutting-edge electronic warfare suites, the Z-10ME significantly enhances the Army’s capability to engage diverse aerial and ground threats.

Later, the COAS witnessed firepower demonstration by the newly inducted Z-10ME helicopters at the Muzaffargarh Field Firing Ranges. The induction of this potent system marks a major leap in the modernization of Army Aviation, reinforcing its integrated battlefield response and capacity to deliver decisive effects against potential adversaries.

Interacting with troops, Field Marshal Asim Munir lauded their exceptional morale, professionalism, and combat proficiency. He appreciated the successful demonstration of combined arms tactics, reflecting the Army’s firm resolve to maintain a decisive edge in the evolving character of warfare.

Expressing satisfaction over the high standards of readiness, he reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Earlier, the COAS engaged with members of academia and civil society in an interactive session, where he underscored the significance of national unity, civil-military synergy, and a whole-of-nation approach in countering hybrid threats and fostering societal cohesion.

Earlier, upon arrival at Multan Garrison, the COAS was warmly received by the Corps Commander Multan