China, Pakistan Conduct Unprecedented Joint Naval Drills in Arabian Sea

China and Pakistan have commenced their largest-ever joint naval drills, known as Sea Guardian-3, aimed at enhancing their capabilities in safeguarding strategic sea lanes and regional peace and stability. The nine-day exercise in the northern Arabian Sea involves the participation of Chinese and Pakistani naval forces, including guided missile destroyers, submarines, and marines. The drills will focus on various training courses, such as formation maneuvering, search and rescue, anti-submarine operations, and professional exchanges. The exercises serve to strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan and contribute to the security of the Indian Ocean region.