Over 35 countries to participate in 'Aman-17' naval exercise

[PDFChamp]

This will be the largest exercise which started in 2007. latest Info I have is participation of 35 countries are confirmed. Dates are from Feb 10 - 14.

https://www.aman.paknavy.gov.pk/

Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Samudura leaves for Pakistan to take part in multi-nation naval exercise
Sat, Feb 4, 2017, 10:30 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

Feb 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Samudura left for Pakistan from the Port of Colombo Friday evening (03) to take part in the multi-nation Naval Exercise 'AMAN' in Pakistan.

SLNS Samudura is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Karachi on 09th February. The crew of Samudura joined the tour consists of 186 Sri Lankan naval personnel and 8 Maldivian National Defense Force personnel.

This is the 6th exercise of AMAN series. The objective of the exercise is to exchange naval experience and improve regional security. The exercise will encompass a wide variety of naval exercises and activities.

The forthcoming Aman 17 in the North Arabian Sea will be the best attended of the series, with the highest number of representation in any previous Aman exercise with ships, sea borne helicopters, long range surveillance aircraft, Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) teams, and observers from different regional and extra regional countries

Pak Navy starting multi-nations AMAN-17 Exercise

By J. Choudhry/KARACHI: Pakistan Navy is starting Multinational Exercise AMAN-17 next month for which Navies of 71 countries have been extended invitation. The purpose of this multinational exercise is to strengthen naval capacity against piracy and terrorism.

Multinational Exercise AMAN-17 is scheduled from 10-14 February 2017 and Navies from 35 countries have already confirmed their participation with ships, aircraft, SOF/EO/Marines Teams and observers in this exercise.

File photos of previous Multinational Exercise AMAN _ Courtesy: Lieutenant Zobia, PR Department, Pakistan Navy, Karachi.

EXERCISE OBJECTIVES: The Exercise is to be planned with focused objectives, which are as under: Project positive image of Pakistan as a country contributing towards regional peace and stability;Consolidate PN’s position in the regional maritime arena;Enhancing interoperability with regional and extra regional navies thereby acting as a bridge between the regions;Display of united resolve against terrorism and crimes in maritime domain.

CONCEPT: The Exercise is to be designed to provide a common forum for: Information sharing, mutual understanding and identifying areas of common interests for group analysis and dialogues through International Maritime Conference; To develop and practice response tactics, techniques and procedures against asymmetric and traditional threats during sea phase of the exercise; Intermingling of multinationals with depiction of their respective cultures during cultural shows/ food galas.

 

[WaLeEdK2]

The isolation still hurts

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Great to see some chance for folks to practice with other navies get some exposure

 

[JOEY TRIBIANI]

Hayeeee zalim isolate kar dala reyyyyyyyy.........
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[SHAH820]

so much isolation can't bear it

 

[JustHappened]

Gabya class frigate F-493 TCG Gelibolu departed from Aksaz Naval Base, on 22nd January 2017 for a deployment in Gulf of Aden and adjacent seas.

Last Turkish ship to be dispatch to this region was TCG Büyükada in October 2016. According to Turkish Navy press release TCG Gelibolu will take part in Cutlass Express 2017 and AMAN 17 naval exercises and will visit Djibouti, Karachi, Muscat, Jeddah.

The frigate will also contribute to anti-piracy operations of CTF-151.

 

[ali_raza]

can anyone ask some indians,on which level of isolation are we

 

[Windjammer]

International naval exercise 'Aman-17' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi from February 10-14, with more than 35 countries participating in the event, according to China.org.cn.

Themed 'Together for peace', the 'Aman 17' naval exercise has helped clear the Arabian Sea of pirates, Commander Pakistan Fleets Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini told a press conference in Karachi.

"These exercises help the participating countries come together and further their relations," he added.

The joint exercise will be conducted by navies from 12 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States while envoys from 31 countries will observe the exercises.

The exercise will feature harbour and sea phases, during which participants will witness a variety of drills, where participants will witness a variety of exercises, including search and rescue operations, gunnery drills, anti-piracy demonstrations, replenishment at sea and maritime counter-terrorism demonstrations.

'Aman-17' will include ships, aircraft, helicopters, Special Operations Forces (SOF), Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD), marine teams and observers from regional as well extra-regional navies.

Pakistan has held Aman naval exercises every alternate year since 2007. The exercises aim to demonstrate the allied nations' capabilities to fight terrorism and other maritime threats, as well as to provide a platform for participants to hone their skills, and build cooperation and friendship to promote peace and stability.

 

[Devil Soul]

Over 35 countries to participate in AMAN-17 Naval exercise
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Published: February 8, 2017
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Special Services Group naval commandos in action during the first day of the Aman-11 multinational naval exercise. PHOTO: AFP

Over 35 countries will participate in the multi-national Naval exercise AMAN-17, to be held in Karachi.

Planned by the Pakistan Navy, AMAN drills are held every alternate year since 2007. The exercise’s goal is to boost inter-operability and demonstrate capabilities of the allied nations to fight terrorism and maritime threats.

This year’s AMAN-17 will be conducted in the North Arabian Sea from February 10 to February 14.

Navy saves 18 fishermen from drowning near Ormara coast

The international exercise will feature harbor and sea phases with a variety of activities, including search and rescue (SAR) operations, gunnery drills, anti-piracy demonstrations, replenishment at sea (RAS) and maritime counter-terrorism demonstrations, China.org.nu reported.

Ships, aircrafts, helicopters, special operations forces, Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD), marine teams and observers navies will be present at the event.

Two Chinese vessels arrive to secure Gwadar port

Themed ‘together for peace”, it will be a platform for the participating navies to polish their skills and build cooperation and friendship to promote peace and stability in the region.

Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States are some of the countries participating in the exercise.

 

[war&peace]

Good..but it was 70 countries last time...why has the number been reduced has it to with logistic and management issues..

 

[Windjammer]

Damn, we are so isolated.....

 

[The Eagle]

35 Countries, still a large number against the so-called claim of isolation etc. However, great to see such healthy and productive events that needs to be attended/arranged regularly and constantly to build expertise and perfection. On a side note, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, arrested 13 Iranian Fishermen and 3 Boats near Jivani, Baluchistan.

 

[iLION12345_1]

Looks like Indias " let's isolate Pakistan " plan hasn't ended yet , we are soooo isolated.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Good..but it was 70 countries last time...why has the number been reduced has it to with logistic and management issues..

lol 70 ? who told you this

it started with 27 in 2007 and 2017's 35 is the highest number of countries participating to date. 70 was the invitation number.

 

[Blue Marlin]

International naval exercise 'Aman-17' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi from February 10-14, with more than 35 countries participating in the event, according to China.org.cn.

Themed 'Together for peace', the 'Aman 17' naval exercise has helped clear the Arabian Sea of pirates, Commander Pakistan Fleets Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini told a press conference in Karachi.

"These exercises help the participating countries come together and further their relations," he added.

The joint exercise will be conducted by navies from 12 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States while envoys from 31 countries will observe the exercises.

The exercise will feature harbour and sea phases, during which participants will witness a variety of drills, where participants will witness a variety of exercises, including search and rescue operations, gunnery drills, anti-piracy demonstrations, replenishment at sea and maritime counter-terrorism demonstrations.

'Aman-17' will include ships, aircraft, helicopters, Special Operations Forces (SOF), Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD), marine teams and observers from regional as well extra-regional navies.

Pakistan has held Aman naval exercises every alternate year since 2007. The exercises aim to demonstrate the allied nations' capabilities to fight terrorism and other maritime threats, as well as to provide a platform for participants to hone their skills, and build cooperation and friendship to promote peace and stability.

Over 35 countries to participate in AMAN-17 Naval exercise
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Published: February 8, 2017
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Special Services Group naval commandos in action during the first day of the Aman-11 multinational naval exercise. PHOTO: AFP

Over 35 countries will participate in the multi-national Naval exercise AMAN-17, to be held in Karachi.

Planned by the Pakistan Navy, AMAN drills are held every alternate year since 2007. The exercise’s goal is to boost inter-operability and demonstrate capabilities of the allied nations to fight terrorism and maritime threats.

This year’s AMAN-17 will be conducted in the North Arabian Sea from February 10 to February 14.

Navy saves 18 fishermen from drowning near Ormara coast

The international exercise will feature harbor and sea phases with a variety of activities, including search and rescue (SAR) operations, gunnery drills, anti-piracy demonstrations, replenishment at sea (RAS) and maritime counter-terrorism demonstrations, China.org.nu reported.

Ships, aircrafts, helicopters, special operations forces, Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD), marine teams and observers navies will be present at the event.

Two Chinese vessels arrive to secure Gwadar port

Themed ‘together for peace”, it will be a platform for the participating navies to polish their skills and build cooperation and friendship to promote peace and stability in the region.

Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States are some of the countries participating in the exercise.

any idea which ships we will be sending? and any pics?