Pakistan and Iran recently conducted a joint naval exercise, called the Passage Exercise, designed to improve the interoperability of their navies and foster mutual learning through coordinated activities.
The exercise took place during the visit of Pakistan Navy ships Rasadgar and Azmat, along with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship Dasht, to Port Bandar Abbas in Iran. The flotilla was led by Commodore Muhammad Umair, Commander of the 14th Destroyer Squadron.
During the visit, the mission commander engaged with Iranian naval officials, with discussions focusing on shared interests, Navy-to-Navy cooperation, and strengthening maritime security ties.
Previous Engagements
In December, the Pakistan Navy Ship Saif participated in a joint patrol and passage exercise with the Royal Navy of Oman vessel AL-Seeb and the Spanish Navy ship Santa Maria as part of the Focused Operation Karakoram Resolve.
Led by Pakistan under the Combined Task Force, this operation aimed to promote collaboration and mutual understanding among regional navies while highlighting their capacity for joint operations. The PMSA ship Kashmir also took part in the operation, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to regional maritime security and cooperation.
