Pakistan Navy Overseas Deployments / Exercises

Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR (with embarked helicopter) visited Portsmouth, United Kingdom, as part of Pakistan Navy overseas deployment. Upon arrival at port, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials from Royal Navy, Deputy High Commissioner and Defence & National Advisor of Pakistan at UK.

During stay at port, the Mission Commander Commodore Syed Rizwan Khalid along with Commanding Officer PNS ZULFIQUAR Captain Rao Ahmed Imran Anwar called on Commander Naval Base Portsmouth Cdre J J Bailey. During the interaction, matters of mutual interest were discussed and contribution of Pakistan Navy to regional peace and maritime security were acknowledged. Mission Commander also conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of UK in general and Royal Navy in particular.

The Mission Commander also extended his gratitude for whole hearted support provided in making the ship stay comfortable. The High Commissioner of Pakistan to United Kingdom H.E Moazzam Ali Khan also visited onboard PNS ZULFIQUAR and interacted with Mission Commander.

After the port visit, PNS ZULFIQUAR participated in 3rd PN-RN Bilateral Naval Exercise (WHITE STAR-III) with Royal Navy Ship HMS TYNE off Portsmouth. The exercise encompassed advanced Maritime maneuvers including Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) Boarding and Force Protection drills. The exercise was aimed to enhance military cooperation through naval engagement and augment interoperability between the two friendly navies.

The visit of PNS ZULFIQAR to United Kingdom will further foster navy to navy relations and will go a long way in strengthening diplomatic and military relations, between the two countries.
 
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Westland Sea King Search and Rescue Helicopter of the Pakistan Navy during AMAN 2017 Exercises in the Northern Indian Ocean region
 
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Pakistani warship PNS Zulfiquar (first ship of frigates of Zulfiquar missiles) in St. Petersburg. Petersburg in Leningrad, Russia. The warship will take part in the Russian Navy parade. The parade will take place on July 25, 2021.
 
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Pakistan Navy ship ‘Tabuk’ visits Aksaz Naval Base in Turkey

ANKARA, 3 December 2020: Pakistan Navy Corvette PNS TABUK visited Aksaz Naval Base in Turkey between 30 November and 3 December 2020. On its return, PNS Tabuk also conducted coordinated patrol with the Turkish Navy Ships.
Pakistan and Turkey enjoy fraternal ties and navies of the brotherly countries have maintained warm and cordial relations for decades. The interaction between the two navies include regular exercises, port calls, training exchange programmes and collaboration in the naval production sector.

PNS Tabuk port visit to Aksaz Naval Base was a manifestation of the strong bond that the two navies enjoy as PNS Tabuk was commissioned in November 2020 in Romania and was on its way to Karachi.

PNS Tabuk is a multipurpose and highly adaptive platform equipped with state of the art electronic warfare, anti-ship and anti-air weapons/sensors along with modern self-protection and terminal defence system. It is capable to embark multi-role helicopter and UAV simultaneously and can perform variety of maritime operations.

During its stay at Aksaz Naval Base, Commanding Officer of PNS Tabuk alongwith Defence Attache of Pakistan Embassy called on Aksaz Naval Base commander.
 
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Pak Navy ship ZULFIQUAR as part of overseas deployment has reached St Petersburg port, Russia.
The ship was welcomed with military honour by host officials.
PN ship hosted the traditional reception onboard the ship.
PN ship will also participate in Russian Navy Day Parade.
 
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Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR returns to operational deployment after successful visit of Saint Petersburg Russia participated in 325th Russian Navy Day Parade.

During the ship stay at Saint Petersburg, Mission Commander and Commanding Officer PNS ZULFIQUAR called on Commander Leningrad Naval Base Capt Saloshin Andrev and Deputy Governor External Relations Mr Evgeny D Grigoriev at St Petersburg. During the meetings, matters of mutual interest were discussed.

The dignitaries expressed enormous goodwill and warmth for Pakistan Navy and thanked for its participation in Russian Navy Day Parade. The Mission Commander conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Russia in general and Russian Federation Navy in particular. Mission Commander also extended his gratitude for whole hearted support provided by RFN in making ship's stay comfortable.

Later, Mission Commander and Commanding Officer also attended wreath laying ceremony at Piskaryevskoe Cemetery. In addition, a ceremony and Press briefing were hosted onboard PNS ZULFIQUAR to acknowledge Russian Navy Day. Large number of Russian Govt officials, diplomatic core and Russian Federation Navy officers attended the event.

PNS ZULFIQUAR‘s port visit and participation in Russian Naval Parade to commemorate 325th Russian Navy Day is a reaffirmation of growing Pakistan Navy and Russian Federation Navy collaboration and to further foster friendly relations between Pakistan Navy and Russian Federation Navy.

Pakistan Navy Ship also conducted bilateral Exercise ARABIAN MONSOON with Russian Federation Ship ODINTSOVO on return passage.
 
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Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited Port Mina’ ash Shuwaykh, Kuwait during Overseas Deployment. The ship is deployed to undertake Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in Gulf of Aden, North Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to contribute in international efforts to ensure maritime security in region.
Upon arrival at the port vicinity, PNS SAIF was welcomed by a Kuwaiti Navy Ship. On reaching the harbour, ship was warmly received by Ambassador of Pakistan in Kuwait H.E Syed Sajjad Haider and officials of Kuwaiti Naval Force.
During stay at port, the Commanding Officer of Pakistan Navy Ship called on civil and military leadership of host country and matter of bilateral relations and navy to navy collaboration were discussed. After the port visit, a Passage Exercise was conducted among Pakistan Navy and Kuwaiti Naval Force.
Pakistan Navy has always remained committed in maintaining regional peace and stability in Indian Ocean Region. Continuous deployments of PN Ships and participation in bilateral exercises is a practical manifestation of PN resolve in maintaining stability and order in maritime domain.
Pakistan and Kuwait enjoy close diplomatic ties and cordial relations. The port visit will contribute in strengthening bilateral ties and enhance interoperability between the two navies.
 
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Pakistan & Indonesian Navy Special Forces conduct exercise SEA THUNDER-IV 2019

Karachi, 19 Oct 19: A bilateral exercise SEA THUNDER-IV 2019 between Pakistan Navy Special Service Group and Indonesian Navy Special Operation Force (SOF) concluded. Sea Thunder is a series of bilateral exercises which is conducted annually between Pakistan and Indonesian Navies. This exercise, being 4th in the series, continued for seven days.

The aim of exercise was to strengthen military relationship, improve coordination and interoperability between Special Operation Forces, exchange professional expertise and experiences of Counter Terrorism Operations between participating forces. During the exercise, Maritime Counter Terrorism Operations including Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOs) were also rehearsed at sea. The exercise concluded with a remarkable coordinated Visit Board Search & Seizure Operations, jointly conducted by Pakistan & Indonesian Navies’ SOF teams involving Pakistan Navy Ships, Sea-king helicopters and Special Forces’ Boats in Arabian Sea.

The exercise is a reflection of strong bilateral military cooperation between Pakistan Navy and Indonesian Navy. Professional experiences gained during bilateral exercises were mutually rewarding and will foster greater bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly navies.
 
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2021
Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR (with embarked helicopter) visited Tunis (Tunisia), as part of Pakistan Navy overseas deployment. Upon arrival, ship was received by Tunisian Navy Ship and Patrol boats of Tunisian Coast Guard, Defence Attaché of Pakistan and Officials of Tunisian Navy.

During stay at port, Mission Commander Commodore Syed Rizwan Khalid along with Commanding Officer PNS ZULFIQUAR Captain Rao Ahmed Imran Anwar called on Commander National Coast guard Commander Jamal Aloui. During the interaction, matters of mutual interest were discussed and contribution of Pakistan Navy to regional peace and maritime security were acknowledged. Mission Commander also conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Tunisia in general and Tunisian Navy and Coast Guard in particular.

The visit of PNS ZULFIQAR to Tunisia will go a long way in strengthening diplomatic relations, military ties and enhance cooperation between the two brotherly Muslim countries.
 
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Pakistan Navy's Zulfiquar (F-22P) Class guided missile frigate, PNS SHAMSHEER (FFG-252), participating in the Warship Display at the 2022 edition of @DIMDEXQatar . #DIMDEX2024

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