Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that Pakistan’s armed forces are undergoing “major transformation in multiple domains,” highlighting technological advancements and modernization efforts, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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The army chief made the remarks while addressing troops at Khairpur Tamewali in Bahawalpur during the high-intensity field exercise “Steadfast Resolve.” The exercise demonstrated the integration of advanced technologies, including unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare assets, modern surveillance platforms, and command-and-control mechanisms, reflecting the armed forces’ focus on technology-enabled multi-domain operations.
#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 29 January, 2026Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, #COAS & CDF of Pakistan visited Bahawalpur Garrison where he was briefed on various operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, with special focus on preparations for multi-domain… pic.twitter.com/26pvXGcRLm
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 29, 2026
#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 29 January, 2026Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, #COAS & CDF of Pakistan visited Bahawalpur Garrison where he was briefed on various operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, with special focus on preparations for multi-domain… pic.twitter.com/kJgG6R39jx
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 29, 2026
“In future, technological manoeuvres will replace physical manoeuvres and fundamentally alter offensive and defensive operations,” CDF Munir said. He added that the army is rapidly adopting innovation, indigenisation, and adaptation to keep pace with evolving warfare, while reaffirming that Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully prepared to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity against all threats.
During his visit, Field Marshal Munir was briefed on operational, training, and administrative matters, with special attention to multi-domain warfare preparations. He laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument and paid tribute to fallen soldiers, and inaugurated the “ROHI eSkills Learning Hub” and APS Abbasia Campus, highlighting the army’s commitment to digital skills, education, and character building.
The CDF also visited the EME Regional Workshop, which oversees maintenance and technological sustainment of modern platforms. In August 2025, the Army Rocket Force Command was established, and the army conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-4 cruise missile in September.
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CDF Munir has previously emphasised the importance of emerging warfare domains, including cyberspace, electromagnetic spectrum operations, space, information operations, and quantum computing. He has described multi-domain operations conducted during the May 2025 conflict with India as a model for future military strategy.