AEW&C to enhance PAF defensive capability, says Tanvir
Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Air Force (PAF) achieved a major landmark in its Airborne Early Warning Program with the roll out of its first SAAB 2000 AEW & C in a simple but impressive ceremony at the Saab facility in Sweden.
Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest on the occasion. On arrival the Air Chief was received by Ake Svensson, CEO of Saab.
Speaking on the occasion Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed said "The acquisition of airborne early warning capability by the PAF would greatly enhance PAF's defensive capability and was an essential part of its modernization efforts." He further said that "The achievement of AEW & C capability will provide a much needed boost to Pakistan's security needs."
This ceremony is considered an important milestone which ensures timely procurement of state-of-the-art technology of ERIEYE radar onboard Saab 2000 aircraft to PAF.
Also present on the occasion was Pakistan's Ambassador to Sweden H E Mr Shaheen Gilani and other officials.