Explanation

On 28 January 2026, Pakistan Navy officially assumed command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational maritime coalition focused on counter-terrorism and maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

Additional Information:

CTF 150 was established in February 2002 and is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces.

CTF 150 conducts maritime security operations outside the Arabian Gulf against threats from non-state actors.

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Explanation

On 28 January 2026, Pakistan Navy officially assumed command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational maritime coalition focused on counter-terrorism and maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

Additional Information:

CTF 150 was established in February 2002 and is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces.

CTF 150 conducts maritime security operations outside the Arabian Gulf against threats from non-state actors.

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Explanation

On 28 January 2026, Pakistan Navy officially assumed command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational maritime coalition focused on counter-terrorism and maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

Additional Information:

CTF 150 was established in February 2002 and is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces.

CTF 150 conducts maritime security operations outside the Arabian Gulf against threats from non-state actors.

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Explanation

Troops from Pakistan and China conducted a two-week long counter-terrorism exercise to “enhance interoperability and strengthen military-to-military cooperation between the two countries

This exercise has been named Warrior-IX

Held from 28 November to 14 December 2025

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Explanation

Troops from Pakistan and China conducted a two-week long counter-terrorism exercise to “enhance interoperability and strengthen military-to-military cooperation between the two countries

This exercise has been named Warrior-IX

Held from 28 November to 14 December 2025

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