Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited the Tilla Field Firing Ranges to witness 'Exercise Hammer Strike', a high-intensity field training operation conducted by Pakistan Army’s elite Mangla Strike Corps.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief was received at the site by the Mangla Corps commander. The large-scale drill was aimed at testing the "combat readiness, battlefield synergy, and the operational integration of cutting-edge weapon systems under near-battlefield conditions".
The exercise featured a coordinated display of multirole fighter aircraft, combat aviation assets, long-range precision artillery, and next-generation field engineering techniques. Troops from all arms and services took part in synchronized offensive manoeuvres, demonstrating exceptional agility, tactical cohesion, and battlefield awareness, reflecting an extraordinary level of training and professionalism.
"The exercise showcased Pakistan Army’s increasing absorption of niche and emerging technologies to augment its kinetic and non-kinetic operational capabilities," the ISPR statement read.
General Asim Munir commended the high morale, combat proficiency, and warfighting spirit of the officers and troops. He praised the Mangla Strike Corps for its readiness and adaptability, calling the soldiers "the embodiment of Pakistan Army’s operational excellence."
Addressing the troops, COAS issued a stern warning to India, stating that any military misadventure by India will be met with a "swift, resolute, and notch-up response".
“Let there be no ambiguity -- Pakistan’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs,” he stated. “While we remain committed to regional peace, our determination to safeguard national interests is absolute.”
He further added that Pakistan has always desired peace in the region, but any provocation or aggression will be firmly countered.
Senior military officials, formation commanders, and dignitaries from various services were present to witness the exercise. ISPR noted that 'Exercise Hammer Strike' highlights the Pakistan Army’s rigorous training, doctrinal innovation, and technological modernization to meet modern-day challenges.
