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Islamabad, Jan 13 (UNI) Pakistan today rolled out its first indigenously overhauled US-origin T-56 engine for C-130 transport military aircraft.
''The indigenously overhauled T-56 engine is not only a step towards self-reliance, but will also save precious foreign exchange,'' Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said while speaking at the roll out ceremony.
Pakistan Air Force's C-130 fleet employs T-56 engines but had to send them abroad for overhaul and major repairs before. The PAF decided to set up an in-country overhaul capability due to the time recquired for repair and transportation besides financial considerations.
Mr Aziz said the country's defense was not only vital for its security but was also important for regional peace and stability, as strong defense was the best deterrent for any country and the best guarantee for peace.
''Pakistan has pursued a policy of having a deterrent capability in conventional and strategic areas so that we can protect ourselves,'' he said.
The Pakistani Prime Minister said the country strived for peace and had no aggressive desings against anybody but added, ''we must guard our sovereignty and territorial integrity with all the resources at our disposal.'' He said history had shown that the efforts put in to strengthen country's security internally and externally had helped maintain peace in this region.
Mr Aziz said Pakistan Air Force's role was critical for national security and was equally important during peace and tension.
''We have developed a strong capability in self reliance, indigenization and the state-of-art strength and capability to meet challenges,'' he said.
He said it was important that the Air Force not only has the capabilities to repair, but also to rebuild aircrafts and the related equipment needed to defend the country.
''We are committed to providing the necessary resources to the Pakistan Air Force so that they can maintain credible defence capability and have the latest equipment.
''Latest radars, weapon systems and modern aircraft will be needed to meet challenges of tomorrow. And through meeting the challenges of tomorrow we will ensure that Pakistan plays a credible role for peace and development in this part of the world,'' he said.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz lauded the performance of Pakistan Air Force for achieving ''all time lowest accident rate during 2004.'' During 2004, the PAF has flown highest number of operational flying hours ever flown in a year, with the lowest number of aircraft accidents ever recorded in a year.
Later, addressing the Principal Staff Officers of PAF, the Prime Minister acknowledged the critical role PAF is expected to play in any future conflict and assured that government would provide all possible help to PAF for meeting its requirements.
He said low accident rate acts as a force multiplier for the fighting forces. Considering the fact that PAF equipment is of old technology, the low accident rate is even more commendable, he added.
Mr Aziz also witnessed the award of certification of 'Authorised Military Overhaul Facility' (AMOF) by the Rolls Royce and Aviall, to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.
The certification for the MRF is the first in the region.
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Islamabad, Jan 13 (UNI) Pakistan today rolled out its first indigenously overhauled US-origin T-56 engine for C-130 transport military aircraft.
''The indigenously overhauled T-56 engine is not only a step towards self-reliance, but will also save precious foreign exchange,'' Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said while speaking at the roll out ceremony.
Pakistan Air Force's C-130 fleet employs T-56 engines but had to send them abroad for overhaul and major repairs before. The PAF decided to set up an in-country overhaul capability due to the time recquired for repair and transportation besides financial considerations.
Mr Aziz said the country's defense was not only vital for its security but was also important for regional peace and stability, as strong defense was the best deterrent for any country and the best guarantee for peace.
''Pakistan has pursued a policy of having a deterrent capability in conventional and strategic areas so that we can protect ourselves,'' he said.
The Pakistani Prime Minister said the country strived for peace and had no aggressive desings against anybody but added, ''we must guard our sovereignty and territorial integrity with all the resources at our disposal.'' He said history had shown that the efforts put in to strengthen country's security internally and externally had helped maintain peace in this region.
Mr Aziz said Pakistan Air Force's role was critical for national security and was equally important during peace and tension.
''We have developed a strong capability in self reliance, indigenization and the state-of-art strength and capability to meet challenges,'' he said.
He said it was important that the Air Force not only has the capabilities to repair, but also to rebuild aircrafts and the related equipment needed to defend the country.
''We are committed to providing the necessary resources to the Pakistan Air Force so that they can maintain credible defence capability and have the latest equipment.
''Latest radars, weapon systems and modern aircraft will be needed to meet challenges of tomorrow. And through meeting the challenges of tomorrow we will ensure that Pakistan plays a credible role for peace and development in this part of the world,'' he said.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz lauded the performance of Pakistan Air Force for achieving ''all time lowest accident rate during 2004.'' During 2004, the PAF has flown highest number of operational flying hours ever flown in a year, with the lowest number of aircraft accidents ever recorded in a year.
Later, addressing the Principal Staff Officers of PAF, the Prime Minister acknowledged the critical role PAF is expected to play in any future conflict and assured that government would provide all possible help to PAF for meeting its requirements.
He said low accident rate acts as a force multiplier for the fighting forces. Considering the fact that PAF equipment is of old technology, the low accident rate is even more commendable, he added.
Mr Aziz also witnessed the award of certification of 'Authorised Military Overhaul Facility' (AMOF) by the Rolls Royce and Aviall, to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.
The certification for the MRF is the first in the region.
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