Pakistan, China conclude successful exercise SEA Guardian IV

The Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) concluded their joint naval exercise, SEA Guardian IV, which took place from 25 March to 1 April 2026, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise, held in Karachi and the North Arabian Sea, was designed to enhance the interoperability and maritime cooperation between the two naval forces.

The first phase of the exercise took place in the port city of Karachi, where PLA Navy Ship DAQING was welcomed by Pakistan’s PNS TAIMUR.

During the five-day port visit, the navies engaged in various activities including exchange visits, orientations at naval installations, and professional discussions focusing on maritime security challenges, the ISPR said.

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One of the key highlights of the port visit was a maiden Young Officers Seminar, which served as a platform for young officers from both navies to share insights and experiences.

The second phase of the exercise, held in the North Arabian Sea, focused on operational training and live exercises.

Among the key drills were air defence exercises targeting multi-domain swarm threats, coordination with a Pakistan Navy submarine, conventional war-at-sea operations, and live gunnery firing.

These activities were aimed at strengthening operational coordination and tactical responses between the two forces.

The exercise concluded with a coordinated patrol in the Arabian Sea, emphasizing the commitment of both the Pakistan Navy and the PLA Navy to regional maritime security and stability. The successful completion of SEA Guardian IV underscores the growing cooperation between the two nations’ naval forces and their shared goals of maintaining peace and security in the region’s waters.