AMAN-2025 exercise kicks off on Feb 7

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Navy is set to host the ninth edition of multinational AMAN-25 exercise from February 7 to 11, with participation from ships, aircraft, special operations forces (SOF), explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) teams, marines, and observers from 60 countries.

A key feature of AMAN-25 will be the first AMAN Dialogue, where chiefs of naval forces, heads of coast guards, and senior leaders from around the world will discuss regional maritime security and devise joint strategies to counter evolving maritime threats.

According to a news release issued by Director General Public Relations (Navy), delegations from across the globe will also attend the inaugural International AMAN Dialogue, which will take place alongside the exercise.

The AMAN series has been a hallmark of the Pakistan Navy's efforts to promote regional peace and cooperation. Launched in 2007, the inaugural exercise saw the participation of 28 countries. By 2023, the number of participating nations had grown to 50.

The motto of the AMAN series, "Together for Peace," reflects its core mission, while this year's theme, "Secure Seas; Prosperous Future," emphasises the importance of maritime security for global prosperity.

AMAN exercise consists of harbour and sea phases. During the harbour phase, activities such as seminars, operational discussions, counter-terrorism demonstrations, and pre-sail planning of evolutions at sea will be held. The sea phase would include tactical manoeuvres, exercises related to maritime security such as anti-piracy and counter-terrorism, search and rescue, gunnery firings and air defence exercises. The highlight of the sea phase will be the International Fleet Review, which will be witnessed by national and foreign dignitaries. Pak Marines and Special Service Group (Navy) would demonstrate counter-terrorism skills during the peace exercise.