RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has deployed Naval Warship PNS ASLAT on regional maritime security patrol in Indian Ocean, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PNS ASLAT will ensure the safety of merchant vessels entering and leaving Pakistani ports with dedicated helicopters. The ISPR added that the deployment of PNS ASLAT is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of international shipping.
During the deployment, the Pakistan Navy Ship will also take part in joint operations with friendly and partner nations in addition to its own operations, the ISPR maintained. The PNS ASLAT will visit regional ports under the principle of maritime diplomacy, the ISPR added.
It further said that this ship is equipped with the latest weapons and sensors, capable of dealing with multi-dimensional threats and conducting a wide range of maritime operations.
