The activity saw a group of Pakistani officers join the staff of the Missiles Group of the 2 ° Stormo for a mutual exchange of experiences on the "Spada" missile defense system, supplied to the Air Forces of the two Nations.
The members of the guest delegation were able to appreciate the skills acquired over the years by their Italian colleagues by witnessing demonstrations of various activities, such as the assembly of the "Aspide" missile, assigned to the weapon system, or the airborne aircraft with vehicles rotated on the C130J aircraft , supplied to the Air Force.
At the end of the visit, the men of the "Pakistan Air Force" expressed their full satisfaction with the professional return and the increase in mutual knowledge.
The 2 ° Stormo is the missile pole of the Italian Air Force. It takes care of the training and operational readiness of men and vehicles of the "Spada" missile batteries of the Armed Force. This mission takes the concrete form of continuous training aimed at maintaining the required operational readiness. The Stormo also ensures the regular performance of airport services and the maintenance of infrastructures and systems, also in favor of the 313rd Aerobatic Training Group and anything else necessary for the transit of other aircraft, also contributing, in compliance with the directives in force. , in the service of Air Defense.
Source: 2 ° Stormo - Rivolto - ten. Giovanni Lopresti
