Pakistan Navy Joins Multinational Mavi Balina-2024 Exercise in Türkiye
— December 17, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan Navy’s ATR aircraft from the 29 Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron participated in the multilateral exercise Mavi Balina-2024, held in Dalaman, Türkiye.
The Turkish-led exercise involved over 30 platforms, including ships, submarines, aircraft, and UAVs, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Pakistan Navy) on Tuesday. Conducted in the Eastern Mediterranean, the exercise focused on practicing submarine operations and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) procedures.
Naval and air force assets from Türkiye, NATO, the USA, Pakistan, Greece, and Special Operations Forces (SOF) teams from Türkiye and Azerbaijan took part in the event.
“Pakistan Navy is a regular participant in exercise Mavi Balina. The interaction between Pakistan and other participating navies during the Harbour Phase included mutual visits, tabletop discussions, and planning sessions. The extensive Sea Phase culminated in detailed analysis sessions,” the statement said.
“Pakistan Navy’s active participation in the exercise underscores its unwavering commitment to fostering relations between the two brotherly countries, Pakistan and Türkiye, and strengthening bonds with leading navies. These collaborative engagements enhance interoperability, provide mutual training opportunities, and contribute to resilience in safeguarding shared interests and promoting peace across the region,” it added.