Pakistani And Saudi Naval Forces Conduct Joint Exercise

The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) have successfully completed their bilateral maritime exercise NASEEM AL BAHR-XV, culminating in an impressive live weapons demonstration in the North Arabian Sea on February 15, 2025. The event was attended by high-ranking officials including the Commander of Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. “Pakistani And Saudi Naval Forces Conduct Joint Exercise”.

Advanced Combat Operations Demonstrated

The exercise showcased significant firepower capabilities, with multiple vessels from both navies participating in live-fire demonstrations:

• PNS ZULFIQUAR and PNS YARMOOK from Pakistan Navy
• HMS JAZZAN and HMS HAIL from Royal Saudi Naval Forces All participating ships successfully executed surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile launches, effectively engaging their designated targets.

Comprehensive Maritime Operations

NASEEM AL BAHR-XV incorporated a wide range of sophisticated maritime operations, including:

• Joint maneuvers
• Anti-Surface Warfare exercises
• Anti-Submarine Warfare operations
• Integrated Maritime Security Operations

Strategic Significance

This biennial operational exercise reinforces the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s naval forces. Following the recently concluded AMAN 25 exercise, which demonstrated Pakistan’s diplomatic naval capabilities, NASEEM AL BAHR-XV specifically highlighted the combat effectiveness and interoperability of both nations’ naval forces.

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The successful completion of this exercise not only strengthens bilateral military cooperation but also demonstrates both nations’ commitment to maintaining maritime security in the region. Through such joint exercises, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia continue to enhance their capability to address common maritime challenges and threats effectively.

This collaboration represents a significant step in reinforcing regional maritime security and showcases the growing military cooperation between these two important regional allies.

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