Chinese, US warships to join Aman

[Janbaz]

OUR STAFF REPORTER
KARACHI - Warships from Britian, France, China, Malaysia and Bangladesh arrived here on Monday to participate in the multinational exercise AMAN 07 while ships and special force elements from rest of the navies would reach on Tuesday.The two-week long AMAN 07, commencing from March 06 in the North Arabian Sea, involves 27 navies of the world. It is being hosted by Pakistan Navy to rehearse combined moves and tactics and harmonize coalition operations to combat seaward terrorism. The exercise is also aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation among the friendly navies and benefit from each other’s experience.
A classical warm welcome in the national traditional manner depicting cultural heritage of four provinces was staged for the incoming ships. The cultural troupe to the folk tunes which was appreciated and responded with the same warmth from the guests. A flag hoisting ceremony in which Pakistan and the participating countries took part was held at PN Dockyard to mark the joining of these navies for AMAN07.
The exercise AMAN07 is a sign of united resolve against terrorism and projects Pakistan as a country contributing towards peace and stability while simultaneously consolidating Pakistan Navy’s position in the regional maritime domain.

The Nation.
http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/mar-2007/6/index1.php

 

[niaz]

Let us face it, our most likely adversary is Indian Navy. Ever since the Midway Naval Battles have been dominated by the Air. A fact re-inforced in the Falklands War.

Dont know what Aman is really about, but I would like to see how PN ships would deal with ( say) 6 to 8 Harriers or 6 to 8 Mig-29 attacking in one go. Similarly how will our Exocet carrying Mirages will cope when intercepted by Sea Harriers and or Mig-29.

Submarines are the only blue water element in PN's inventory and they need to excercise against state of the art helicopters. On this basis we really need participation of modern navies such UK, US or France. To some some extent Chinese Navy too, but how participation by Bangla Desh Navy is of any benefit, only the Naval Planners know.

 

[Adux]

India's greatest strength is its Anti-Submarine Warfare capability, PN subs need a lot of practice and a good amount of luck, the numbers are just way too overwhelming.

Sir, If you have the Harrier's coming at you, Mirages are an option, They are armed with Derby BVR, its better wait for them to get close and as WVR is not exactly Harrier's forte, Mirage's can engage them. Though in Falklands it worked otherwise, Pakistan is no Argentina, France wont stop supply or anything of that sort.

MiG -29, Dont bring in any of your planes for engaging them, Best solution would be SAM's, PN surface fleet is nothing but a joke right now. Fall back and engaging through Air Defence is the only way. While sortie's to delievering Harpoon by Mirages. Pakistan Airforce just dont have the plane's to support them as of now. Induction of JF-17 the scenario but not in a dramatic way.

Maybe Co-operation with Bangladesh Navy is what they are looking for, More than the training, Bangladesh can learn more from the Joint Ex than most other countries

 

[ARSENAL6]

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[Zeeshan S.]

Pakistan has yet to build a frigate with transfer of technology basis. Aircraft carrier cannnot be built by Pakistan currently. It doesn't have the ability and doesn't really need one.