Admiral Naveed Ashraf Reaffirms Maritime Security Commitment During Creeks Area Visit

Naval Chief Reaffirms Defense of Maritime Frontiers as Pakistan Navy Inducts Advanced Hovercraft Fleet

Pakistan Navy Enhances Littoral Warfare Capability with New 2400 TD Hovercraft

CREEKS AREA – October 25, 2025 — Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, conducted an operational visit to forward posts in the strategically significant Creeks Area to review the combat readiness of Pakistan Navy (PN) units. The visit culminated in the induction of three next-generation hovercraft into the Pakistan Marines, significantly enhancing the Navy’s coastal defense and rapid-response capabilities.

Fleet Modernization: Induction of Advanced Hovercraft

A key highlight of Admiral Ashraf’s visit was the commissioning of three state-of-the-art 2400 TD hovercraft, part of the Pakistan Navy’s ongoing modernization and capability enhancement program. The new fleet represents a major leap in maritime mobility, especially across challenging littoral and estuarine zones.

• Multi-Terrain Operations: The newly inducted hovercraft feature multi-surface maneuverability, allowing seamless movement over shallow waters, marshlands, mudflats, and sandy terrain — areas where conventional vessels face operational limitations.
• Enhanced Tactical Reach: These platforms offer a tactical advantage in surveillance, interdiction, and troop deployment, particularly across the sensitive Sir Creek region, a critical segment of Pakistan’s southern maritime frontier.
• Operational Resilience: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the induction will “strengthen the Navy’s response capabilities” and improve readiness to counter any potential maritime threats in this strategically vital area.

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CNS Highlights Naval Readiness and National Resolve

Addressing officers and personnel, Admiral Naveed Ashraf lauded the professionalism and dedication of the deployed forces. He reaffirmed the Pakistan Navy’s unwavering commitment to defending national sovereignty and securing its maritime borders.

“We know how to defend our sovereignty and every inch of our maritime frontiers from Sir Creek to Jiwani,” declared the Naval Chief.

Admiral Ashraf emphasized that Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) and overall maritime security are vital to Pakistan’s economic resilience and sovereignty, calling them “a cornerstone of national prosperity and stability.” He reiterated the Navy’s role as the “vanguard of peace and stability” in the Indian Ocean Region, ensuring full preparedness to meet evolving maritime challenges.

Strengthening Littoral Defense and Strategic Deterrence

The induction of modern hovercraft underscores the Pakistan Navy’s proactive approach to littoral warfare and coastal defense modernization. The move enhances Pakistan’s ability to secure its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), protect maritime trade routes, and deter potential threats across its southern maritime frontiers.

Amid changing regional dynamics, this latest modernization effort reflects Pakistan’s determination to maintain operational superiority, strengthen interoperability among naval units, and reinforce its presence across the Creeks and coastal defense sectors.

The Pakistan Navy’s induction of advanced hovercraft marks a significant advancement in its coastal defense strategy, demonstrating technological modernization and operational readiness. The initiative reinforces the Navy’s resolve to defend national sovereignty, safeguard maritime assets, and maintain stability in the Indian Ocean Region.

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