29 ASW Squadron was established at PNS MEHRAN in the year 1976, the 29th year of Pakistan’s independence and hence its name. This squadron is the front line unit of Pakistan Navy and had been entrusted with the tasks of Surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface Vessel, Over the Horizon Targeting, Photography, Intelligence gathering and Training. The Squadron has flown BREGUET 1150 ATLANTIC which was a French origin all-weather maritime patrol aircraft, powered by two Rolls Royce Tyne MK-21 engines. Besides its other roles, it was capable of mine laying, delivering Air to Surface Missile (AM-39), Depth Charge (MK-11) and Torpedo (MK-46) at high speeds. Squadron has the unique distinction of firing the first ever “Exocet Missile” on 27th February 1985.