Daily Times

Pakistan Navy with strong air support from PAF send a stern warning to India with live missile hitting enemy mock targets in Arabian Sea.

Pakistan Navy is conducting Operational Exercise RIBAT-2019 to review its operational preparedness.

To consolidate Fleet Fire Power, successful live missile firings were also held from surface and air platforms during the exercise, affirming the impressive war fighting capabilities of the mighty Navy .

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, with other military personals witnessed the missiles firings and expressed his utmost satisfaction on the operational readiness of Pakistan Navy . He also reaffirmed the resolve that the Navy is ready to defend its sea frontiers and would give a befitting response to any misadventure by the adversary.

A spokesperson of marine force said the exercise is aimed at validating various operational concepts and tactical war fighting procedures including joint operations involving all Pakistan Navy’s Field Commands as well as Pakistan Air Force.

During the Exercise RIBAT, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force units are participating in maritime operations in various domains under complex grey hybrid warfare environment. Concurrently, Pakistan Marines and Special Operation Forces (SOFs) are also rehearsing special operations including Coastal Defence, Air Defence and Maritime Interdiction Operations etc.

The spokesperson said the exercise displays Pakistan Navy’s intent to maintain highest state of readiness and combat potential to ensure seaward defense and protection of maritime interests of Pakistan during peace and war.