Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirms readiness, highlights tech-driven warfare shift

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said Pakistan’s armed forces are fully prepared to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to an ISPR statement cited by Geo, he made the remarks during a visit to Bahawalpur Garrison, where he received briefings on operational, training and administrative matters with a focus on preparations for multi-domain warfare. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

During the visit, the ISPR said he observed a high-intensity field exercise titled “Steadfast Resolve” at Khairpur Tamewali, which demonstrated the integration of emerging technologies such as unmanned aerial systems, advanced surveillance, electronic warfare assets and modern command-and-control mechanisms. The statement said the exercise reflected the military’s shift toward technology-enabled, multi-domain operations. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Addressing troops, Munir praised morale and readiness and urged maintaining optimal preparedness for future security challenges. He said the character of warfare is changing quickly due to technological advances and that future conflicts may rely more on technological manoeuvres than traditional movement, adding that innovation, indigenisation and adaptation are central to the armed forces’ transformation. The report also said he inaugurated the ROHI E-Skills Learning Hub to promote digital skills and opened the APS Abbasia Campus as part of education initiatives. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}