On October 24, 2024, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to witness the ongoing multinational exercise Indus Shield-2024. COAS was received by Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M). Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI (M) was also present at the occasion.

Exercise Indus Shield-2024 is the biggest multinational exercise of the region that is witnessing participation from 24 esteemed Air Forces converging to foster interoperability and training through state-of-the-art facilities embodying the exercise motto; “Stronger When Together.”
COAS expressed his satisfaction over the combat readiness of PAF and the progress made through various modernization and upgradation programs. Later, he observed exercise operations and a static display of various niche and disruptive technologies, where he was briefed on the PAF’s modernization efforts to address contemporary security challenges. This was followed by an enthralling aerial display by PAF fighter jets. COAS also interacted with the aircrew and appreciated the resolve of PAF personnel to safeguard the aerial frontiers of Pakistan. He emphasized on the critical role of inter-services collaboration, which he believes is essential for achieving operational success.
CAS expressed his gratitude for COAS' visit, reinforcing the commitment to enhance cooperation between the army and air force in both training and operational contexts. CAS apprised COAS on modernization and indigenization drive being carried out by PAF through the induction of state-of-the-art weapon systems.
While speaking at the occasion, CAS highlighted that the ongoing exercise Indus Shield-2024 will go a long way in bolstering interoperability amongst the participating nations and will train their air and ground crews to face contemporary warfare challenges.