Pakistan has acquired its first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft ‘SAAB 2000‘ from Sweden. The aircraft will be used for aerial surveillance and will also enhance the operational capabilities of Pakistan’s air force.
About AWACS a.k.a AEW &C:
It is an airborne radar system designed to detect aircraft. Used at a high altitude, the radars allow the operators to distinguish between friendly and hostile aircraft hundreds of miles away. AEW&C aircraft are used for defensive and offensive air operations. The system is used offensively to direct fighters to their target locations, and defensively to counter attacks. It can also be used to carry out surveillance, and C2BM (command and control, battle management) functions.
This system will be installed on SAAB 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan Air Force negotiated with Sweden. Pakistan will recieved 5 of these aircrafts with the AWACS system installed. Click here for the full history of this contract and how changes were made overtime.
Geo News Live Online
Express News Live 
Samaa TV Live Online
Dunya News Live Online
Aaj News Live Online
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
introduce anything what takes to deafeat these extremist who have killed so many civilians of our country. It is a shame that these people call them Muslims!!
the middle class that has been silent for a long time has to speak up because now is the time. We have to back our forces against extremism and besides that every individual has a responsibility just like the media to give space for open minded limites elements.
{ 1 trackback }