The Pakistan Navy has launched its major naval exercise, Sea Spark 2026, in Karachi to assess operational readiness against conventional and emerging maritime threats.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf chaired the opening briefing of Sea Spark 2026. Senior officers of Pakistan’s armed forces were also present.
The exercise involves Pakistan Navy warships, submarines, aircraft, and advanced drone systems. Joint contingents from the Special Forces, Pakistan Army, and Pakistan Air Force are also participating.
The exercise is designed to evaluate the armed forces’ preparedness to respond to changing maritime security challenges and strengthen coordination between different branches of the military.
Before the opening briefing, the Chief of Naval Staff visited Pakistan Navy fleet units and reviewed ongoing operations. He also addressed officers and personnel, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a high level of readiness in the changing security environment.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf said the evolving security situation requires unwavering preparedness, greater cooperation among the armed forces, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
He said the main objective of Sea Spark 2026 is to practice and improve capabilities for multi-domain operations.
The exercise integrates maritime, air, land, cyber, and space-supported capabilities. It also focuses on operations in the information environment, with the aim of maintaining an advantage not only in conventional maritime warfare but also on the information front.
Through the exercise, the Pakistan Navy and other participating forces will test their ability to operate together across multiple domains. The participation of warships, submarines, aircraft, drones, special forces, and joint military contingents is intended to improve coordination and operational effectiveness.
Sea Spark 2026 reflects Pakistan Navy’s efforts to maintain combat readiness and prepare for both traditional and emerging threats at sea. The exercise also highlights the growing importance of integrated military operations involving multiple domains and services.
The exercise will provide participating forces with an opportunity to assess their operational preparedness, strengthen inter-service coordination, and practice responses to complex security scenarios.
According to the ISPR, the focus on information operations is also aimed at ensuring that military forces can effectively operate in an increasingly complex information environment while maintaining operational superiority at sea.
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