In an impressive display of naval fire power, front line combat units of Pakistan Navy fleet conducted live weapon firing in North Arabian Sea on Wednesday.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Asif Sandila, along with Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique witnessed the firings onboard the PNS NASR.
The demonstration included firing of surface missiles from Fast Attack Craft (Missile) seeking a helicopter. The missiles successfully engaged the targets thus reasserting the offensive punch of Pakistan Navy’s fleet. Operational efficiency of surface and aerial attack capability ushers in a new era and a quantum increase in combat potential of Pakistan Navy.
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Asif Sandila expressed his satisfaction over the combat readiness of Pakistan Navy Fleet and appreciated the display of professionalism by the participating squadrons. He praised the fleet’s personnel for their commitment and hard work to protect the maritime interests of Pakistan.
The admiral said that while all-out efforts are being made to enhance Pakistan Navy’s combat potential, dedicated and sustained efforts are needed to fully operationalise the existing system in the Navy’s inventory.
The CNS was of the view that in the prevalent volatile environment, a continuous credible deterrence at sea is not only vital for maritime security but also for economic security of Pakistan.