ISLAMABAD: The induction ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s first modern long range maritime patrol twin-engine jet aircraft was held at PNS Mehran on Thursday. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammed Amjad Khan Niazi was the chief guest.
Upon arrival at Mehran base, the chief guest was received by Commander of Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
The aircraft is a variant of the Brazilian-built state of the art Embraer Jet aircraft globally utilised in air operations. Two more aircraft of the series have also been contracted by Pakistan Navy. These aircraft will be equipped with the latest weapons and sensors to undertake maritime air operations.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff paid rich tribute to veteran Kashmiri Hurriyat Leader Syed Ali Geelani and expressed condolence on his death.
Later, the naval chief commended the remarkable transition of the Pakistan Navy Air Arm from prop to jet age of long range maritime patrol operations.
He said that Pakistan Navy was fully cognizant of prevailing challenges and was committed to upgrading its combat inventory to generate swift response.
He said that Pakistan Navy was effectively contributing towards the government’s policy of promoting peace and stability in the region as a responsible maritime nation.
