Navy successfully demonstrates firepower during Seaspark-18

KARACHI: In an impressive display, Pakistan Navy (PN) Destroyers demonstrated their firepower (missile firings) in the North Arabian Sea.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, as the chief guest, witnessed live weapon firing from PNS MOAWIN, a newly commissioned combat logistic support ship. Firepower demonstration was also witnessed by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan and senior officers from the three services.

The event was conducted at the culmination of sea phase of major maritime exercise Seaspark-18. The exercise was conducted to validate warfighting concepts under hybrid threat environment involving support of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Army. The air chief also appreciated the joint operations, especially enhanced coordination between PN and PAF in the maritime domain.

The anti-ship missiles were successfully fired by PN ships SHAMSHEER and SHAHJAHAN. The live firings at sea remained highly successful as both missiles hit their targets affirming PN warfighting capability.

The naval chief, on the occasion, stated that PN is ready in all respects to defeat any misadventure and aggression against Pakistan in the maritime domain.

“PN fleet is a four-dimensional force which is combat-ready and prepared to tackle grey hybrid warfare threat. The firing of missiles is an expression of our resolve to shoulder the sacred responsibility of defending Pakistan. PN has also initiated RMSP in line with national objectives and international obligations to maintain peace and order at sea in the region and beyond,” he said.

Later, the chief guest reviewed fleet units and fly past by the naval air arm. The chief guest applauded operational readiness of PN fleet and commended officers and men of PN for their commitment in the line of duty. He added that PN has transformed into a strong and formidable force in protecting national maritime interests in the region and beyond.