KARACHI – Pakistan Air Force held an International Seminar on “SelfReliance through Research, Innovation & Development” at Expo Centre Karachi.
Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Forceattended the seminar as a keynote speaker. Visiting delegates, ambassadors,veterans, senior serving and retired defence personnel, Pakistan basedforeign Defence / Air Attaches and select government and civil officialsalso attended the seminar.
Air Marshal Shahid Akhtar Alvi, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Training),delivered the inaugural address.
Highlighting the importance of Research and Innovation in self-reliance,the Air Chief said, “Air and space power today has evolved into a commonlyrecognized source of national strength. From space based platforms to UAVsand UCAVs , modern machines are constantly being developed to furtherexpand the role of airpower.
In this regard research innovation and development played a vital role.Indeed, forums like the present one afford rare opportunities for linkingtogether, Sharing ideas as well as benefiting from each other experiences”.He further said, ”
Recognizing the multi faceted benefits and need of combined operations, PAFhas established a hub for advanced training activities at PAF AirpowerCentre of Excellence (ACE). This institute will provide opportunity to notonly PAF but also friendly Air Forces to test and hone the skills offighting elements in various training courses and exercises”.
Read Top Stories
Encompassing the theme, seven speakers delivered lectures/ presentations inthe much-awaited seminar. Nigerian Air Chief was the prominent keynotespeaker and besides 04 speakers from Pakistan Air Force, guest speakersfrom Turkish and Sri Lanka Air Force shared their views on this importantaspect of national progress.
Later in the day, PAF aircraft presented a breathtaking airshow at SeaviewKarachi. The indigenously manufactured JF-17 Thunder, Fighting Falcon F-16and locally produced Super Mushshak trainer aircraft displayed soloaerobatics in front of thousands of cheering spectators.
Moments after the thrilling performance by these aircraft, PAF aerobaticsteam ‘Sherdil’ appeared on the horizon for formation aerobatics display.The excited crowd gathered at the venue were over joyed to see the powerpacked performance by PAF pilots.Post navigation
