Pakistan
‘Chinook Archer’: Pakistan Navy participates in multi-nation Naval exercise
Islamabad: Pakistan navy participated in the multinational naval operation “Chinook Archer” in the Arabian Sea under CTF-150 during the Pakistan Navy’s Regional Maritime Security Patrol.
As per details, Pakistan Navy ships are regularly deployed for PN’s initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrol to ensure maritime security in Indian Ocean Region.
In addition, as part of CTF-150, PNS SAIF participated in Focused Operation CHINOOK ARCHER along with ships and aircrafts of United States and Canada.
The exercise was aimed at impacting narcotic smuggling trade along the hash highway to the East of Oman, enhancing joint operations capabilities to prevent drug trafficking at sea.
Under the realm of Focused Operation, PNS SAIF participated in the Passage Exercise with US naval ship USS LABOON and Canadian ship HMCS CALGARY. The aim of the exercise was primarily to demonstrate interoperability between participating navies and interdict illegal smuggling/ trade emanating along the hash highway.
The Pakistan Navy is playing a key role in international efforts to secure maritime routes through the prevention of smuggling and drug trafficking.
Pakistan Navy promotes peace and stability in the region and has remained committed to maritime security and order at sea. Participation of PN in such internationally organized Focused Operation is a manifestation of PN's resolve in curtailing terrorism at sea in all forms.
PN Ships being flag bearers of Pakistan continue to remain poised at sea in an effort to curb menace of illegal smuggling/ narco trafficking so as to ensure safe regional trade corridors for maritime community.