The Pakistan Navy has deployed PNS TUGHRIL in the Gulf of Aden to ensure the safety of Pakistani merchant ships amid the current maritime situation in the Middle East. The navy clarified that the deployment aims to protect shipments to and from Pakistani ports as they navigate through one of the world’s busiest chokepoints.

Emphasizing its commitment to a rule-based order, the Pakistan Navy regularly deploys ships on Regional Maritime Security Patrols and contributes to collaborative maritime security efforts with Combined Maritime Forces.

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The decision to deploy PNS TUGHRIL was made during the Command and Staff Conference, considering the regional maritime scenario. The navy spokesperson highlighted the ship’s state-of-the-art technology, capable of intercepting long-range missiles and ensuring the safety of other vessels.

PNS TUGHRIL, equipped with HQ-16 medium-range air defense missiles, was inducted into the Pakistan Navy in January of the previous year.