ISLAMABAD, 11 December 2005 — Sea King naval helicopters of Pakistan Navy lifted off from the decks of frigates, Augusta Submarines in a routine procedure began dipping, frigates, mine hunters and missile speed boats sailed toward high seas to participate in 20 days of joint exercises with the Royal Saudi Navy.

Royal Saudi Navy has sent seven destroyers and marine equipment for the joint exercises which will follow and adopt innovative naval warfare doctrines in view of contemporary naval warfare, fire testing, quick maneuvers, tracking surface and subsurface enemy targets for accurate engagement.