Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has said the armed forces were “undergoing major transformation in multiple domains”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
According to an ISPR press release, the army chief made the remarks while addressing troops at Khairpur Tamewali in Punjab’s Bahawalpur, where he witnessed a high-intensity field exercise, “Steadfast Resolve”.
“COAS & CDF highlighted that Pakistan Armed Forces are undergoing major transformation in multiple domains,” the military’s media affairs wing said.
“Character of war has evolved massively, with technological advancements driving the evolution, dictating huge mental transformation at all tiers,” the army chief observed.
He added: “In future, technological manoeuvres will replace physical manoeuvres and will fundamentally alter the way offensive and defensive operations are undertaken.
“Therefore, Pakistan Armed Forces are embracing and absorbing technology at a rapid pace. In this process, innovation, indigenisation and adaptation shall remain fundamental.”
CDF Munir also lauded the troops’ high morale, professional competence and operational preparedness.
He reaffirmed that the armed forces remain fully prepared to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity “against all threats, emphasising the need to maintain optimum readiness to meet the requirements of future battlefield and security challenges”, the ISPR added.
The Steadfast Resolve exercise encompassed the “integration of niche technologies like unmanned aerial systems (drones), advanced surveillance assets, electronic warfare assets and modern command-and-control mechanisms, reflecting the armed forces’ focus on technology-enabled multi-domain operations”, the statement said.
During his visit to Bahawalpur Garrison, Field Marshal Munir was briefed on “various operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, with special focus on preparations for multi-domain warfare”.
Upon his arrival at the garrison, the CDF was received by the Bahawalpur Corps commander. He also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-i-Shuhada and offered Fateha, paying tribute to the martyrs’ sacrifices.
Earlier, COAS Munir inaugurated the “ROHI eSkills Learning Hub (STP) aimed at promoting digital skills and learning opportunities for students, particularly from southern Punjab and across the country”.
He inaugurated the APS Abbasia Campus, reaffirming the army’s commitment to “quality education and character building”, the ISPR said.
Field Marshal Munir also visited the EME Regional Workshop, where he was briefed on the maintenance regime to sustain modern platforms through advanced technologies, indigenisation and other combat support measures.
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