Pakistan detects Indian Navy covertly observing naval drill

Pakistan Navy's warships and aircraft detected the presence of Indian Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft attempting to covertly observe Exercise Seaspark 2024 and interpret naval war plans, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

In response, it added, necessary safeguards were implemented by the Pakistan Navy to safeguard its operational activities and strategic interests.

Adm Naveed Ashraf visited PN ships at sea,creeks &coastal areas to oversee conduct of Ex #SeaSpark2024. Aim of Exercise is to practice naval ops as per wartime. #PakNavy detected Indian Navy ships, submarines & aircraft trying to observe #PN ops. PN took nec safeguards. pic.twitter.com/dRhHY6l4uo

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) February 15, 2024

According to ISPR, Exercise Seaspark 2024 stands as a hallmark maritime exercise of the Pakistan Navy, conducted biennially to test the operational readiness and coordination between various elements of the navy.

The exercise is structured around a two-force concept, comprising the blue force (own force) and the orange force (enemy force). Through this exercise, Pakistan Navy aims to simulate wartime procedures, major mobilisations, and complex operations to enhance its operational capabilities.