Pakistan Navy Launches Exercise to Combat Asymmetric Threats

The Pakistan Navy has conducted a two-day military exercise designed to counter non-traditional and asymmetric threats against the country’s maritime infrastructure, the service’s Public Relations Directorate confirmed on June 1.

The drills focused on protecting critical ports and naval facilities amid growing concerns over drone warfare, sabotage attempts, and infiltration tactics. According to the Navy’s statement, the exercise tested rapid-response capabilities, inter-agency coordination, and situational awareness to defend against evolving security challenges in the wake of the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.

Pakistan Navy officials said the drills were held across key ports and involved multiple agencies. The exercise featured simulations of sabotage missions, drone incursions, and coordinated infiltration attempts, designed to evaluate the readiness of security personnel and refine operational tactics.

This development follows the brief but intense conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025, during which both nations employed drones, missiles, and airstrikes in a series of retaliatory operations. Indian forces targeted infrastructure linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba during Operation Sindoor, which India claimed was a response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 civilians.

India reportedly deployed BrahMos cruise missiles, AI-powered micro-drones, and loitering munitions such as Nagastra-1 during the conflict. Meanwhile, Pakistan's response included Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, which involved drone strikes, artillery fire, and reported missile launches targeting Indian military bases.