The Pakistan Navy and China navies carried out air defense drills, submarine operations, and live-fire gunnery exercises, according to the military’s media wing.
The Pakistan Navy and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy concluded the seven-day Sea Guardian IV Exercise, held from March 25 to April 1, aimed at strengthening interoperability and maritime cooperation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Wednesday.
The exercise featured a five-day port phase in Karachi followed by a two-day sea phase in the North Arabian Sea.
During the port visit, the PLA Navy ship Daqing was officially welcomed by PNS Taimur, the ISPR added.
Activities included exchange visits, orientations at naval installations, professional discussions on maritime challenges, and the inaugural Young Officers Seminar.
The sea phase included major exercises such as air defense drills against multi-domain swarm threats, operations with a Pakistan Navy submarine, conventional war-at-sea maneuvers, and live gunnery firing, enhancing operational and tactical coordination between the two navies.
The exercise concluded with a joint patrol in the Arabian Sea, reaffirming the commitment of both navies to regional maritime security and stability, the ISPR stated.
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