Joint Pak-Saudi naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr-VIII has started in the north Arabian Sea. The exercise in which a task group of seven Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Ships is taking part will continue till December 15 in various phases. The RSNF contingent is being led by Commander Task Force Rear Admiral Sami bin Mansoor Al-Rufa'i. The aim of this exercise is to enhance level of interoperability between two brotherly navies. During the excises, a large number of RSNF and Pakistan Navy units including most modern destroyers, frigates, missile corvettes, tankers, mine hunters, naval aviation units, special services group will participate in multi dimensional activities. Sea phase of the exercise will begin in the first week of December. Lastly de-brief session will be held to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.
