Pakistan Navy Participates in Türkiye’s Multinational Exercise in the Mediterranean
Pakistan participated in the multinational Mavi Balina exercise in the eastern Mediterranean by deploying a maritime patrol aircraft to Türkiye.
Ankara: According to Raaz News | Pakistan has joined the 10th edition of the multinational Mavi Balina exercise, involving naval forces from several countries in the eastern Mediterranean, by deploying a maritime patrol aircraft to Türkiye.
Hosted by the Turkish Navy, the exercise is being held from November 9 to 20, with the participation of naval forces from Türkiye, Spain, Greece, the United States and Pakistan.
According to Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence, the military exercise involves 20 naval vessels, 10 aircraft, eight submarines, one unmanned underwater vehicle and approximately 4,500 military personnel.
Anti-submarine warfare, anti-air warfare, electronic warfare, mine countermeasure operations, maritime interdiction and maritime security are among the main components of the exercise, which aims to enhance operational readiness and coordination among participating forces.