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The article discusses the role of the Pakistan navy to safeguard the economic and security interests of Pakistan in light of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project for maritime commerce, protection and exploration of the country's Economic Zone. It cites on the plan of the Indian Navy to increase its coastal defence mainly in Arabian Sea, South China Sea and Indian Ocean. The article also discusses the need for Pakistan to plan in holding some strategic islands in the Arabia Seas.

Large scale armored offensive with air support proved to be very effective throughout the history of armored assaults. fast attacks spearheaded by well designed and well deployed main battle tanks cause the attacker to succeed on many occasions due to their firepower and ability to strike with surprise. on the other hand, the antiarmor defense had also been trialed and perfected and successfully executed throughout previous battles. It was in 2004 when India, fascinated by numerical armor superiority declared her intentions to rage a limited war against Pakistan and gain strategic operational area to clear self-proclaimed terrorist hideouts. Pakistan responded with full show of military might and declared the use of tactical nuclear weapons against armor offensive. The declaration of tactical nuclear weapons under the doctrine to strike first will lead Pakistan to global isolation and requires immense resources which may prove to be detrimental to the dwindling economy of Pakistan. also this move indirectly proves inability of the Pakistan army to halt any large scale armor offensive. In this regards, a thorough literature review has been presented and a brief study has been conducted to understand the strengths and weaknesses of both the nations with the emphasis to develop a carefully crafted Pakistan Marine air ground task force (MaGTf) having ability to conduct anti-armor operations. The MaGTf is essentially a combined arms organization under a single and able commander, possessing all the necessary air and ground assets to defend against large scale armor conflicts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers the author's insights on the naval strategy of Pakistan to defend its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Topics discussed include relation between China and Pakistan through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), significance of resources from the Strait of Hormuz for support of the economy, and maritime challenges and measures.

The article looks at naval history and challenges of Pakistan. It mentions submarine force as the dominant strength of the Pakistan navy fleet, highlighting its contribution to Indo-Pak 1965 war. It also mentions role of Pakistan navy in protecting China–Pakistan Economic Corridor. It also mentions Pakistan efforts in maintaining its naval strength.

The author discusses the Seaspark military exercise conducted by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea which is aimed at enhancing the military efficiency and strategy of the Navy. The author says that during the exercise's initial phase, participating ships, submarines, and helicopters are required to confront threats from the air and mines. He mentions that personnel's alertness were tested during the hybrid phase of the event.

The article focuses on role of Pakistan Navy in Indian Ocean Blue diplomacy on employing nuclear missile firing capable submarine and placing aircraft carrier groups at various geopolitical manoeuver spaces and choke points in oceans. It mentions China's adoption of ‘Stirngs of Pearls' strategy to secure its sea lines of communications and construction of Gwadar Port. It also mentions presence of hydrocarbon reserves and existence.

The author discusses the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project in Gwadar, Pakistan, and mentions the expansion of role of the Pakistan Navy (PN). Topics mentioned include the economic and military relationship between the two countries, the economic aspects of building a port in the city, the existing trade between India and China, and association between safe and secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean region.

The author comments on the "Pakistan Navy - Mangroves Plantation Campaign." The topics discussed include the importance of maritime security, the nine diverse species of mangroves that grow in the sea shores of Pakistan, and the vital role of mangroves in the livelihood and economy of the coastal communities.

In the article, the author discusses the role of the Pakistani Navy (PN) in maintaining the free flow of international trade and transportation in the Arabian Sea as of January 2016. Also cited are the security issues in the area like maritime terrorism and piracy, as well as arms and human smuggling, the move by PN to join the Combined Task Forces (CTF) 150, and PN's humanitarian relief activities in Yemen.

The author discusses the military exercise SEASPARK 2015 held by the Pakistan Navy in the North Arabian Sea, and the social condition in India. The author says that Indian author Arundhati Roy has joined artists, historians, and scientists in protesting against the violence and attacks in minorities. He adds that the exercise assesses the navy's war readiness to threats and challenges.

The author discusses the extension of the outer limits of continental shelf on Pakistan after the United Nations Commission on the Limits of Continental Shelf accepted the recommendations on March 13, 2015. It discusses the Navy's extension of the shelf at ministerial level in 1995. Also discussed is the boundary dispute over the South China Sea among countries including China, Vietnam and Philippines.

The article informs that Pakistan navy has commissioned an indigenously built fast attack craft Missile, FAC(M) PNS HIMMAT in order to sustain self-sufficiency through collaboration. It is noted that fast attack crafts have been an influential part of fleets worldwide. It is noted that operational philosophy behind a FAC(M) is agility, swift deployability and rapid response capacity.

The article focuses on the submarine Ghazi of the Pakistan Navy, which has been a symbol of fear for the Indian Navy in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It discusses the response of Pakistani military commanders to the politico-military situation in East Pakistan driven by internal strife and India's active support to Bengali separatists, the top secret mission of Ghazi under Commanding Officer Zafar Mohammad Khan, and the disappearance of the PNS Ghazi.

The author talks about the officers of the Pakistan Navy (PN) Akhtar Hussain, Anwar-ul-Haq, and Khalid Farooq, and their heroic deaths during the terrorist attack on the College building of the Command and Staff College Quetta in Quetta, Pakistan on March 4, 2008. Topics include the officers' deaths in the line of duty after confronting the group of terrorists and suicide bombers, and how their valiant efforts against the meticulously planned attack averted further tragedy.

The author discusses the role of the Pakistan Navy in protecting the coastal and marine environment in Pakistan. The author states that the Navy leads the example in coastal protection and raising awareness. The author mentions that the Navy are conducting projects for the preservation of the marine environment and rehabilitate mangroves along coastal areas.

The article discusses the exclusion of Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from high risk area (HRA) of maritime piracy in 2015. It discusses the Navy's collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the exclusion. Also discussed is the piracy phenomenon off the coast of Somalia when it collapsed as a functional nation state and its tiny navy disappeared.

The article discusses the approach of Pakistan Navy to launch the regional Maritime Security Patrols as maritime security activities in the Indian Ocean region (IOR). Topics discussed include security measures for transportation of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), national foreign policy, and protection of international shipping.

The article offers insights on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project in Pakistan and analyzes the initiatives undertaken by the country's Navy to uplift is maritime security. Topics discussed include the growth in popularity of the CPEC project, establishment of the Force Protection Battalions by the Navy for the protection of ports in Pakistan and the role of the Navy in ensuring the country's economic and foreign policy objectives.

The article discusses the status of U.S.-Pakistani relations as of 2018, and it mentions the history of military alliances, Pakistan's Navy, and concerns regarding China's increasing military power. The political and military aspects of globalization are addressed, along with Japan's Self-Defense Forces and a military-military alignment to contain China's activities in the South China Sea and Asia Pacific regions. U.S. Navy fleets and aircraft carriers are assessed.

The article discusses several developments involving Pakistani and Chinese naval and military operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and Gulf/Arabian Sea regions as of 2018, and it mentions geopolitics, military utilization of offshore oil drilling platforms and artificial islands, and an extended exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Underground platforms for submarine operations are addressed, along with fuel storage and Normally Unmanned Installations (NUIs).

The article offers news briefs related to the maritime industry as of October 1, 2015. Pakistan and China have agreed to deal for the procurement of Chinese-designed submarines for the Pakistani Navy. Prawit Wongsuwan, Defense Minister of Thailand, has announced that the submarine procurement program will be delayed. The Rodman Polyships has signed A contract to build Rodman 111 patrol boats for the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard.

The author highlights the service and rescue provided by the Pakistan Navy to both Pakistanis and foreign people during the event of tsunamis and other natural disasters. He mentions that countries that were assisted gave their gratitude and thanks to the Navy. He also stresses that the Pakistan Navy is committed to maintaining security for the state and providing humanitarian assistance.

The author discusses the efforts of Pakistan Navy (PN) to restrain marine pollution in the country as of July 2015. It discusses the importance of the Karachi Harbour, which houses high value coastal installations, operational and maintenance infrastructure of PN and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), in the efforts. It also discusses PN efforts to prevent the erosion, degradation of coastal installation and depletion of marine ecosystem.

The article discusses military expenditure in Pakistan. Topics discussed include Pakistan's spending on military as the lowest as compared to the countries, Pakistan's defense budget 2015-16 out of which Pakistan Army to get 48 percent, Pakistan Air Force to get 20 percent and the Navy to get 10 percent, and India and Afghanistan as biggest threat to Pakistan.

The article disscusses how shifting alignments in In-do-Asia-Pacific could lead to conflict. It is noted that the U.S. Navy has incorporated eight new Chinese-built air-independent propulsion (AIP) Yuan-class diesel submarines in the Pakistan Navy. It is noted that Pakistan has also built a strong air defense system on the Arabian Sea coastline that includes HQ-9 surface-to-air missiles.

The article reflects on the role of the Pakistan navy in the development of the maritime sector in Pakistan. It informs that Pakistan navy has been involved in the growth of various maritime sectors, including shipbuilding, port development, search and rescue operations at sea, as well as for the coastal community's socio-economic rehabilitation. It also discusses maritime policy, trade, and coastal environmental protection.

The article focuses on the staffs of the Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Pakistan, including Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, and retired Major General Nasirullah Khan Babar. Topics discussed include counter guerilla operations in former East Pakistan in 1971, retired Colonel Salman Ahmad who joined at ISI to take charge of training and operations for Afghan Mujahideen from 1983 to 1985, and thwe country's Navy and Air Force.

El artículo discurre sobre el primer corte de chapa del Petroleo de Flota de la Marina de Pakistan fabricado por Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) de Turquía. El autor comenta sobre las características técnicas del Petroleo de Flota. También se considera el proceso de mejorar los Astilleros de Karachi en Pakistan.

The article reports on a foreign military sales deal approved by the U.S. Navy for upgrades and sustainment of seven P-3C patrol aircraft that will be operated by the Pakistani navy. The deal is worth $186.5 million.

The article provides insights on the defence policy of Pakistan. It highlights the country's armed forces which are composed of completely volunteer forces. It also has an active service manpower of 550,000 reservists which ranks as the 7th largest military force in the world together with Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Navy.

The article offers information on Aman 09, a multinational naval exercise held in Pakistan in March 2009. The exercise included the harbor phase which consisted of a pre-sail conference, safety briefs and a coordination meeting and the sea phase which consisted of the conduct of extensive exercises in the North Arabian Sea and coastal areas by Marine forces. According to Asaf Humayun, Vice Admiral of the Pakistani Navy, the contributions and participation of the international community were the biggest highlights of the exercise.

A photograph is presented of ATR 72-500 9H-AG turboprop aircraft being prepared for delivery to the Pakistan Navy.

The article offers navy-related news briefs. Pakistan Navy has been procuring three Lockheed P-3 Orion aircraft fitted with the E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Airborne Early Warning suite from the U.S. The Belgian Navy has been seeking buyers for frigate BNS Wielingen and the Flower-class minehunter BNS Myosotis. The Indian Navy has procured several U.S. Navy SH-3 Sea King helicopters for $39 million under a Foreign Military Sale agreement.

The article focuses on views of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Prime Minister on role of the nation and Pakistan Navy in maritime issues. Topics include the participation of the navy in combined task forces, Aman exercises and International Maritime Conferences for promoting the nation foreign policy, the nation's government efforts for functional Gwadar port and the navy's focus on constructing warships and Fast Attack Craft. It mentions the brief profile of Sharif's political career.

The article informs that after plans of Kelvin Hughes to supply the SharpEye Doppler submarine radar system for the Pakistan Navy's Agosta 90B-class submarine the company received an order to equip the next Pakistan navy submarine with a SharpEye radar system, as of December 2017.

The article offers news briefs related to the Navy ships. The Norwegian submarine Utvaer sailed into Norfolk, Virginia on September 27, 2010 to participate in antisubmarine training operations, making it the first submarine from Norway visiting the U.S. The Pakistani Navy has purchased its first sail-training vessel from the British group Tall Ships Youth Trust in September 2010. HMS Astute, the new class of submarines of Great Britain's Royal Navy has been formally commissioned into service.

An interview with Admiral Noman Bashir, Pakistani Chief of the Naval Staff, is presented. When asked about the significance of Aman 09 multinational naval exercise, he states that the idea of the exercise is to give participating countries an opportunity to work together and fight the common enemies they face at sea. He mentions that Pakistan should hold more exercises and build up the Navy to have more platforms, more ships and more submarines so that they can contribute more to international peacekeeping efforts.

The article reports that the Pakistani Nay has ordered two MRTP 33 120 ton Fast Attack Craft from Yonca-Onuk, a Turkish yard. The boats have the capability of a maximum speed in excess of 47 knots and will be armed with four Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles. The MRTP 33 design is an enlarged version of the MRTP 29 boats in which nine are operated by the Turkish Coast Guard Command.

The article reports that Ankara, Turkey-based defense company Aselsan has been chosen to provide ARES-2 electronic support measures for the Agosta 90B submarines of the Pakistan Navy with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) leading the upgrades of the boats.