ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy’s (PN) operational exercise ‘RIBAT-2018’ commenced on Saturday started here in Karachi. According to a press release, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat graced the occasion as the chief guest.
RIBAT series of exercises are focused on validating PN war-fighting concepts under evolving multi-faceted threats ranging from conventional to sub-conventional warfare, said the press release.
The exercise would also encompass joint operations of PN with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at extended ranges into the Arabian Sea.
In his address, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat emphasized on the combat readiness of PN and that joint operational exercises are the essence of modern warfare which affords real-time training to undertake defence of the motherland against any aggression.
He urged all the participants not to be deterred by the numerical superiority or greater wherewithal of the enemy as Islamic history is full of incidences of smaller Muslim forces defeating larger enemies through their superior strategy, faith in God.
He expressed hope that the exercise will prove to be professionally rewarding for both the combat and support elements of PN and PAF.
Besides operational units of Fleet Command, units from Coastal and Logistics Commands are also taking part in the exercise.
Special emphasis will be given to enhancing interoperability between naval and air assets and validation of war plans.
The exercise will continue till 6 March 2018 in the North Arabian Sea and will culminate with a firepower demonstration by combat units of PN and PAF.
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