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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
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-02-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Navy Participates in 'Naseem Al Bahr 15' Exercise with Pakistan
Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) are participating in the bilateral naval exercise "Naseem Al Bahr 15" alongside the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The drill aims to boost military cooperation and coordination between the two navies across all aspects of naval warfare operations, including planning, execution and evaluation. The RSNF are participating with His Majesty's ships and a helicopter, while the Pakistan Navy is participating with naval ships, boats, and submarines, supported by the Pakistan Air Force. Exercise commander Rear Admiral Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Amri emphasized that the Naseem Al Bahr 15 exercise aims to bolster the combat efficiency of conducting naval operations in the areas of surface, air, and subsurface warfare, as well as irregular warfare and humanitarian operations. It also aims to raise the efficiency of participants in carrying out maritime security operations, protecting waterways and exercising the right to visit and inspection, he added.
