KARACHI: The first phase of Joint Special Operation Forces Maritime exercise Aff’aa Al-Sahil being held in Karachi between Pakistan Navy (PN-SOF) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF-SOF) has concluded.
During the first phase, a series of land and harbour exercises were scheduled; wherein, Maritime Special Operations were rehearsed prior exercises at sea in the second phase.
The naval exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and sharpening the tactical proficiency in countering human trafficking, piracy and terrorism. The exercise will help in developing synergy in operations against asymmetric and conventional threats.
It is a bilateral exercise being conducted annually between the two sides since 2011.
Beside Exercise Aff’aa Al-Sahil at Karachi, Exercise Dera Al-Sahil between Pak Marines and RSNF Marines is also in progress in Saudi Arabia. This exercise is aimed to enhance professional skills and practices, especially in the field of coastal defence.
