The Pakistan Army has officially inducted the Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter into its aviation wing
The Pakistan Army has officially inducted the Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter into its aviation wing. This move, described by the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), as a "major leap" in its modernization efforts, significantly enhances the army's aerial combat capabilities.
Here are the key details of this development:
Strategic Purpose: The Z-10ME is intended to "reinforce the army's integrated battlefield response and capacity to deliver decisive effects against potential adversaries."
Advanced Features: This all-weather platform is capable of day and night precision strike operations. It is equipped with advanced radar systems and cutting-edge electronic warfare suites, which enhance its ability to engage diverse aerial and ground threats.
Modernization and Replacement: The induction of the Z-10ME is a significant part of Pakistan's ongoing defense modernization. It is seen as a replacement for the country's aging fleet of Bell AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters.
High-Altitude Performance: The Z-10ME is equipped with powerful WZ-9C turboshaft engines, which are designed to perform effectively in high-altitude environments, making the helicopter suitable for operations in mountainous regions like the Himalayas. It also features infrared suppression technology to reduce its heat signature, increasing its survivability against heat-seeking missiles.
Official Ceremony: The induction ceremony was presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir at the Multan Garrison. Following the ceremony, a firepower demonstration was held at the Muzaffargarh Field Firing Ranges to showcase the helicopter's capabilities.
Geopolitical Context: This acquisition from China underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations and is being viewed within the context of regional tensions.
I'm Aisha shehu
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