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Pakistan - April 2, 2026

Pakistan-China naval exercise concludes successfully

The Exercise SEA GUARDIAN IV between the Pakistan Navy and People’s Liberation Army Navy of China successfully concluded today.

According to ISPR, the exercise was aimed to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation between the two navies.

The exercise included a five-day port phase in Karachi and a two-day sea phase in the North Arabian Sea.

During the port visit, PLA Navy Ship DAQING was welcomed by PNS TAIMUR.

Activities included exchange visits, orientations at naval installations, professional discussions on maritime challenges, and a maiden Young Officers Seminar.

The sea phase featured key exercises such as air defence drills against multi-domain swarm threats, operations with a Pakistan Navy submarine, conventional war-at-sea exercises, and live gunnery firing strengthening operational and tactical coordination.

The exercise concluded with a coordinated patrol in the Arabian Sea, reaffirming both navies’ commitment to regional maritime security and stability.