The Pakistan Army Air Defense Command (acronym: AAD) is a military formation of Pakistan Army formed in 1999 with a mission of providing the country with air and missile defense.[1][2]
| Army Air Defense Command | |
|---|---|
 Badge of Air Defence Command | |
| Active | 1999 |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan Army |
| Type | Corps |
| Role | Air and missile defense oversight. |
| Part of | Army Strategic Forces |
| HQ/Garrison | Chaklala Cantonment, Punjab in Pakistan |
| Decorations | Military Decorations of Pakistan military |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Lt-Gen. Mohammad Zafar Iqbal |
| Notable commanders | Gen. Ehsan-ul-Haq Lt-Gen. Ashraf Saleem |
| Insignia | |
| War Flag |  |
It is currently headquartered in Chaklala Cantonment, and commanded by Lieutenant-General Mohammad Zafar Iqbal as its commander.[3]
Overview
editFormation and war service
editThe Air Defence Command was organized and formed in 1999 to address the Indian Army and Indian Air Force's missile threats; it has a sole mission of providing the country with effective missile and aerial defense from the approaching enemies.[2] Its size is difficult to estimate but its support comes from the Pakistan army's Air Defence Corps that provides the administration and follows the field manuals of the Regiment of Artillery.[1]
The Air Defence Command is stationed in North–South region of the country—one tasked with air defense of the northern region of Pakistan headquartered in Chaklala and the other with the southern region commanded from Karachi.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Army Air Defence Command". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ a b www.webspider.pk, Web Spider (pvt) Ltd. "Pakistan Army Air Defence Displays Firepower Capability at Air Defence Firing Ranges". www.hilal.gov.pk. Hilal. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Muhammad Zafar Iqbal". BOL News. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ www.webspider.pk, Web Spider (pvt) Ltd. "HIMADS Inducted into Pakistan Army Air Defence". hilal.gov.pk. Retrieved 2 December 2023.