Pakistan Navy ships TIPPU SULTAN, HIMMAT and Pakistan Maritime Security Ship BASOL headed by Mission Commander Commodore Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON-25) arrived at Port Jubail, KSA to participate in Joint Tri-Services Exercise Gulf Shield-1 being organized by Royal Saudi Armed Forces (RSAF).
Upon arrival, Pakistan Navy ships were warmly received by RSNF officers and ratings. Apart from ships, elements from PN Special Services Group and Pak Marines are also participating in Exercise Gulf Shield-1 as part of the land contingent of all three Services of Pakistan Armed Forces. Moreover, a Pakistan Navy Long Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP) P3C aircraft will also participate in the exercises at sea.-PR