Pakistan, Turkiye conclude first bilateral amphibious naval drill

Pakistan Navy says exercise reflects 'deep-rooted defence partnership' between the two countries

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The Pakistan Navy and Turkish Navy have successfully concluded their first bilateral amphibious exercise, marking a significant step towards enhancing maritime cooperation and operational coordination between the two allies.

In a statement issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy) on Wednesday, the exercise was described as a "milestone" in strengthening interoperability and strategic alignment in the maritime domain.

The joint exercise featured a wide range of training modules, including combat firing techniques, amphibious operations, convoy escorting drills, and military manoeuvres in urban terrain.

PN & Turkish Navy successfully concluded 1st Bilateral Amphibious Ex significant milestone in strengthening maritime collab & interoperability b/w two friendly navies. Ex featured comprehensive range of training activities. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/t2iIme4byB

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) August 6, 2025

“Live firing drills and close combat scenarios, designed to sharpen tactical coordination and readiness in littoral environments, were also a part of the exercise,” the statement said.

The exercise concluded with a comprehensive amphibious drill conducted in a designated coastal zone, aimed at validating the operational preparedness of both navies.

According to the Pakistan Navy, the exercise reflected the “deep-rooted defence partnership” between Pakistan and Turkiye, and reaffirmed their “shared commitment towards regional peace through regular collaborative training initiatives.”