PAF Base Murid
Military base in Pakistan
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PAF Base Murid is an operational flying base of the Pakistan Air Force located at Murid, Punjab, Pakistan. The base houses multiple UAVs operated by the air force. The GIDS Shahpar, Selex ES Falco, and NESCOM Burraq UAVs were confirmed to be present at the base on the 1st July, 2020.[1][2] Turkish-origin Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci UAVs have also been confirmed to be present at the base using analysis of open-source imagery and promotional videos.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ Islam, Syed Aseem Ul (5 July 2020). "PAKISTAN'S UAV DEVELOPMENT, DEPLOYMENT, AND FUTURE". Quwa. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
The backbone of Pakistan's drone fleet comprises by three UAV platforms: the Leonardo Falco, NESCOM Burraq, and GIDS Shahpar. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan visited PAF Murid Airbase on 1st July 2020 and was photographed with all three UAVs.
- ^ "Air Chief Visits An Operational Base And Special Services Wing Of PAF". Daily Times. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Khan, Arslan (2 June 2022). "Pakistan is confirmed as a TB2 user". Shephard Media. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Kadidal, Akhil; Parakala, Akshara (13 October 2022). "Pakistan integrating TB2 into air-defence network". Janes. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Islamabad prepares to receive Turkish Akinci observation drone in Murid". Intelligence Online. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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