Seaspark 2015: Missiles, radar guns tested live

KARACHI: As part of the on-going exercise, Seaspark 2015, Pakistan Navy carried out day as well as night live firing of different weapon systems at Air Defence Ranges near the Sonmiani beach about 80km from Karachi. Various weapon systems, including surface to air missiles, radar controlled guns and manual guns were fired during the exercise. Rear Admiral Syed Bashir Ahmad, Commander Coast, Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) and senior representatives of Pak Army and PAF witnessed the firepower demonstration, said a statement issued on Wednesday. Live firings by troops are conducted to maintain professional prowess to safeguard the maritime frontiers.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 5^th, 2015.