Pakistan Navy air defence system to be modernised under coastal command

Pakistan Navy air defence system to be modernised under coastal command

Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Zakaullah says every possible effort will be made to modernize air defence under costal command to further strengthen national defence.

He was addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of 21st Air Defence Battalion of Pakistan Navy at Ormara on Friday.

The Naval Chief said air defence is top priority of Pakistan Navy.

Pakistan Navy's 21st Air Defence Battalion, established in 2005, provides air defence to all the units of Pakistan Navy and important national installations.