The Pakistan Navy has inducted the first squadron of unmanned aircraft systems into its fleet. Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir was the chief guest in the induction ceremony for the new UQAB-11 squadron.
During the ceremony he said that unmanned aircraft would increase the operational capabilities of the Navy.
A Pakistan Navy press release said that the indigenously developed UAS are equipped with state of the art equipment and sensors and can successfully be employed in support of Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) in the coastal areas.
The Chief of the Naval Staff while addressing the audience, congratulated all those who were involved in the UQAB-II programme and expressed satisfaction on induction of UAS. He said that prevailing maritime environment poses multifarious challenges to navies across the globe. In addition to traditional roles, navies are now increasingly confronted with emerging challenge of deterring maritime terrorism. Owing to their small size, ease of operation and maintenance versatility in employment and low risk of loss, UAS today are regarded as force multipliers and are increasingly being used by combat forces worldwide
Source: Asian Defence