SEASPARK-20 naval exercise culminates in Arabian Sea

RAWALPINDI: Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi Chief of Naval Staff said Pakistan Navy is ready to thwart any aggression posed by the enemy.

Speaking at the culmination of Pakistan Navy’s major maritime exercise SEASPARK-20 in North Arabian Sea, the naval chief reiterated the resolve that Pakistan Navy stands fully prepared to ensure seaward defence and safeguard national maritime frontiers against wider threat spectrum.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza was the chief guest on the occasion. He expressed satisfaction over operational readiness of Pakistan Navy and commended the officers and men for their commitment and professionalism.

The live weapon firing of anti-ship missiles from various fleet combat platforms including surface, sub-surface platform and aviation units of Pakistan Navy was the hallmark of exercise

The exercise displays Pakistan Navy’s intent to maintain the highest state of readiness and combat potential to ensure seaward defence and protection of maritime interests of Pakistan during peace and war. Assets of Pakistan Army and PAF also participated in the exercise highlighting the synergy at tri-services level.

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan along with other senior military officials also witnessed the firepower display.