Karakoram Eagles
"Buland Nigahban"
High Guardian
Role
Airborne Early Warning & Control
Current Aircraft:
AEW&C squadron operating Chinese ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle aircraft, providing comprehensive airborne surveillance. Part of Southern Air Command's 32 TA Wing.
History
Formed on 15 August 1959
Re-equipped with ZDK-03 AEW&C aircraft
Commissioned on 1 March 2015
Based at PAF Base Masroor, Karachi
Part of 32 TA Wing, Southern Air Command
Named after Karakoram mountain range
Notable Operations
Operation Swift Retort 2019 - AEW&C support
Maritime surveillance missions
Air defense coordination
Counter-terrorism operations support
Achievements
Indigenous ZDK-03 platform
Enhanced maritime surveillance
Integrated air defense network
Long endurance missions
Modern radar and communications systems
Squadron Insignia
Karakoram Eagle soaring high, representing vigilance over Pakistan