Pakistan Navy gets two P3C Orion aircraft

Karachi, Feb 21:The second batch of two modified P3C aircraft were inducted into PN Fleet at Naval Aviation Base in Karachi. The aircraft modified with latest avionics/sensors are part of US assistance being provided to Pakistan Navy under FMF (Foreign Military Funding) programme. Pakistan Navy is to receive a total of six such aircraft from US in batches of two each. The first batch was inducted into Pakistan Navy in 2010.

The aircraft has extended surveillance capability which will help Pakistan Navy maintain requisite vigil in our vital area of interest in North Arabian Sea. The area regarded as an important trade and energy corridor for the global economy, is home to intense maritime activity both legal and illegal and thus warrants continuous guard.

Speaking at the induction ceremony, the Chief Guest Vice Admiral M Zakaullah welcomed the addition of P3C aircraft which will significantly add to the combat potential of Pakistan Navy Fleet. The ceremony was attended by a large number of serving and retired Pakistan Navy personnel.