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Arab News
18-02-2025
- General
- Arab News
Pakistan and Saudi naval forces conclude maritime exercise with live weapons firing
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) on Saturday concluded a bilateral maritime exercise with a live weapons firing display in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating combat readiness, according to a statement from Pakistan's Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. The Naseem Al Bahr-XV followed the larger multinational Aman exercise, which brought together navies from several countries to promote regional maritime cooperation. However, unlike Aman, which focuses on soft power, multinational coordination and humanitarian operations, Naseem Al Bahr is a biennial exercise designed to enhance operational preparedness and joint warfare capabilities between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. This year's edition involved four naval vessels — Pakistan's PNS Zulfiquar and Saudi Arabia's HMS Jazan, HMS Al Yarmook and HMS Hail. 'Exercise NASEEM AL BAHR-XV featured advanced maritime operations, and the participating assets of both navies executed a diverse range of complex scenarios, including joint maneuvers, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare and integrated Maritime Security Operations,' the official statement said. 'The exercise provided an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation, enhance interoperability and demonstrate a shared commitment to ensuring maritime security,' it added. The exercise concluded with a live weapons firing demonstration, with the participating ships successfully launching a variety of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles. The statement said all the ships engaged their designated targets with precision, reflecting their combat preparedness and war-fighting capability. Senior officials, including the commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Pakistan's chief of naval staff, attended the event.
Leaders
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Saudi-Pakistan Naval Forces Forge Stronger Ties in Naseem Al Bahr 15 Exercise
In a powerful display of military partnership, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and Pakistan Navy launched the bilateral maritime drill Naseem Al Bahr 15 in the Arabian Sea on February 12, 2025. This biennial exercise, spanning over three decades, underscores the nations' shared commitment to regional security and interoperability. Enhancing Combat Readiness Rear Admiral Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Amri, the exercise commander, highlighted its focus on surface, air, and subsurface warfare, alongside irregular and humanitarian operations. The drill also sharpens maritime security skills, including vessel inspections and waterway protection. Saudi Arabia deployed His Majesty's ships and helicopters, while Pakistan contributed warships, submarines, and air force support. Simulated multi-threat scenarios covered anti-surface, anti-air, and mine warfare, reflecting real-world challenges. Decades of Defense Partnership The exercise builds on a 50-year military alliance, with Pakistan training Saudi officers since the 1970s. Recent collaborations include AMAN-25, a Karachi-hosted multinational drill where Saudi warships HMS Jazan and HMS Hail joined 60 nations to combat piracy and terrorism. Both navies prioritize interoperability to counter emerging threats like cyber warfare and climate change. The Naseem Al Bahr series remains a cornerstone of their strategic dialogue, fostering trust and shared maritime stewardship. This exercise strengthens strategic partnerships by uniting expertise, fostering trust, and enhancing mutual support among regional navies globally with excellence. Additionally, senior officials commit to future drills and collaborative projects that further solidify the enduring maritime alliance robustly for prosperity. Short link : Post Views: 95
Arab News
11-02-2025
- General
- Arab News
Saudi warships join international fleet review as Pakistan concludes AMAN-25 naval exercise
KARACHI: Saudi warships took part in an international fleet review at the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi on Tuesday as Pakistan concluded its multinational naval exercise AMAN-25, which aimed to strengthen maritime security and cooperation and featured participation from over 60 countries. A fleet review is a formal inspection of a navy's fleet by high-ranking officials. The international fleet review in Karachi, marking the finale of the five-day naval exercise, was attended by senior military and diplomatic officials including Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. 'This international fleet review marks the conclusion of exercise AMAN-25,' Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Pakistan Navy's fleet commander, said. 'In 2007, we started AMAN exercise series, and this one is the ninth edition of the exercise.' Munib said 28 countries participated in the first AMAN edition while during last year's exercise, 50 countries took part. He said in the 2025 edition the number of participating countries swelled to over 60. The AMAN exercise is conducted every two years under the 'Together for Peace' theme. Over 30 warships, including the Royal Saudi Navy's HMS Jazan and HMS Hail along with 16 air units took part in the international fleet review. The naval exercise began on Feb. 7 and consisted of harbor and sea phases, featuring various drills and operations to enhance interoperability among the naval forces. The last day of the sea phase included aerial operations, replenishment-at-sea exercises, counter-piracy demonstrations, and live-fire exercises followed by a spectacular fly-past. Captain Humayun Yaqoob, commanding officer of Pakistan Navy ship PNS Moawin, emphasized the strategic importance of the event. 'The basic purpose of this exercise is 'Together for Peace'. All these 60 nations, they are here. They are together with us for peace,' Yaqoob said. 'It [exercise] is giving a message. It is the confidence of the international community that this exercise is a meaningful platform.' The AMAN-25 exercise was complimented by the inaugural AMAN Dialogue, held from Feb. 9-10, which brought together naval chiefs, coast guard officials and defense representatives to discuss challenges in the Indian Ocean. Topics included strategic competition, piracy, narco-trafficking, climate change, and the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and unmanned systems. Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored the importance of collaboration in the region during the dialogue. 'The Indian Ocean should not be a rivalry playground but a center of opportunities for all nations,' he said. 'Pakistan prefers collaboration over confrontation, and Aman-25 is an example of mutual trust and shared prosperity.' The Indian Ocean remains a focal point of geopolitical competition, with China expanding its naval presence and the United States strengthening defense ties with India. Pakistan, through AMAN-25, positioned itself as an advocate for cooperative maritime security, engaging regional and global partners to ensure stability in waters crucial for global trade. The event also included counterterrorism drills at sea, with special forces from various nations conducting visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operations, amphibious exercises, and combat search-and-rescue missions. As the exercise concluded on the last day, participating warships including those from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Sri Lanka, UAE and the US paid a ceremonial mark of respect to the chief guest on PNS Moawin, Pakistan's army chief.
Gulf Insider
09-02-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Royal Saudi Navy Takes Part In AMAN-25 Exercise In Pakistan
The Royal Saudi Navy is participating in the joint naval exercise titled 'AMAN-25,' which started in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday, as part of its efforts to enhance international cooperation in maritime security. Naval forces from as many as 60 countries are taking part in the five-day multinational maritime exercise, which aims to strengthen global collaboration in combating piracy and terrorism while improving security coordination among the participating naval forces. The 9th edition of the naval drill, organized by the Pakistan Navy, focuses on safeguarding economic waters, sharing expertise, enhancing combat readiness, and preparing participants for complex maneuvers and counter-techniques. The Royal Saudi Navy is participating in the exercise with two war ships –HMS Jazan and HMS Hail- along with specialized forces from the Marine Corps and the Royal Navy's Special Security Units.
Saudi Gazette
08-02-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Royal Saudi Navy takes part in AMAN-25 Exercise in Pakistan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Royal Saudi Navy is participating in the joint naval exercise titled 'AMAN-25,' which started in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday, as part of its efforts to enhance international cooperation in maritime security. Naval forces from as many as 60 countries are taking part in the five-day multinational maritime exercise, which aims to strengthen global collaboration in combating piracy and terrorism while improving security coordination among the participating naval forces. The 9th edition of the naval drill, organized by the Pakistan Navy, focuses on safeguarding economic waters, sharing expertise, enhancing combat readiness, and preparing participants for complex maneuvers and counter-techniques. The Royal Saudi Navy is participating in the exercise with two war ships –HMS Jazan and HMS Hail- along with specialized forces from the Marine Corps and the Royal Navy's Special Security Units.
