Inspired Siron – Naval Exercise From June 21-28, Pak-US Navy and the Arabian Sea
1. KARACHI, PAKISTAN: A Pakistani naval soldier stands alert in front of the United States naval frigate ”Kauffman FFG59” upon its arrival in Karachi, 20 June 2005. The Kauffman frigate arrived in Pakistan to conduct joint naval exercises titled “Inspired Siron” with the Pakistan navy, aimed at strengthening relationships with the key US ally in the fight against terrorism. The eight-day exercises will involve some 700 soldiers from both countries.
2. KARACHI, PAKISTAN: A US naval soldier uses a pair of binoculars to scan the area as his colleague mans a machine gun mounted on the frigate ”Kauffman FFG59” upon its arrival in Karachi, 20 June 2005. The Kauffman frigate arrived in Pakistan to conduct joint naval exercises titled “Inspired Siron” with the Pakistan navy, aimed at strengthening relationships with the key US ally in the fight against terrorism. The eight-day exercises will involve some 700 soldiers from both countries.
4. KARACHI, PAKISTAN: A US naval soldier stands alert in front of the US frigate, “Kauffman FFG59” upon its arrival in Karachi, 20 June 2005.
KARACHI, PAKISTAN: US captain of the naval frigate “Kauffman FFG59”, Hank Miranda, © answers a question as Pakistani Commodore, Azhar Hayat ® and US Commander, Kenneth Krogman (L) look on during a press briefing at the frigate upon its arrival in Karachi, 20 June 2005.
A U.S. sailor stands guard on board the USS Kauffman while a Pakistani cargo ship leaves the harbour in Karachi June 20, 2005. Pakistan and U.S. naval ships and personnel are set to hold a joint exercise in Arabian sea from June 21-28.
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By: Arshad - 21st June 2005 at 20:20
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KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) – U.S. and Pakistani submarines and destroyers met in the Arabian Sea Tuesday for a week of military exercises, a spokesman for the Pakistan Navy said. More than 700 sailors and officers from the two countries are taking part in the effort to further improve military-to-military relations and benefit from each other’s experience, Lt. Commander Salman Ali said. He gave no other details. The navies will be focusing on “undersea” and “explosive” warfare and deep water exercises, Capt. Hank Miranda, commander of the U.S. Destroyer Squadron 50, told reporters Monday in southern port city of Karachi.These (exercises) are not directly related to checking the movement of terrorists. The purpose is to practice skills such as communications and try to keep the sea trouble-free for trade and commercial purposes and to strengthen ties as allies,” he said. Pakistan is a key ally of Washington in its war on terror, and the exercises, called Inspired Siren, came two months after Pakistani and U.S. troops participated in a joint counterterrorism exercise in northwestern Pakistan. It is the first time that in seven years that U.S. Navy ships have come to Pakistan’s main port on its southern coast. Two Pakistani destroyers, PNS Tariq and PNS Shahjahan, as well as submarines and helicopters will join the exercise.
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By: Pak Revolution - 21st June 2005 at 01:17
Pakistan and US are having joint excersices in Arabian Sea.
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Pakistan, U.S. to hold joint naval exercise
Reuters
Monday, June 20, 2005; 10:26 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) – The Pakistani and the U.S. navies will hold joint exercises from Tuesday in the Arabian Sea aimed at ensuring waters near some of the world’s most important shipping lanes remain trouble-free, officials said on Monday.
The exercise, code-named “Inspired Siren,” will last until June 28 and will involve two U.S. and two Pakistani frigates, said Captain Hank Miranda, commander of the U.S. navy’s Destroyer Squadron 50.
“The purpose is to practice skills, such as communications, and try to keep the seas out here free for trade and commercial purposes, and strengthen ties as allies,” Miranda told reporters on board the USS Kauffman, one of two U.S. ships taking part.
The Arabian Sea is near the Gulf of Oman and its Middle Eastern shipping lanes, through which much of the world’s oil passes.
The USS Hawes is the other U.S. ship taking part in the exercise, which will also involve Pakistan’s PNS Tariq and PNS Shahjahan.
Miranda said the exercise was not directly related to the U.S.-led war on terrorism, of which Pakistan is an important ally, but on maritime security in general.
The exercise would concentrate on undersea warfare and joint maritime security operations, he said. The visit by the U.S. ships to the Pakistani port of Karachi was the first by a U.S. navy vessel in seven years, he said.
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By: Arshad - 20th June 2005 at 21:05
Pakistan says 53 died in March navy ship fire
www.chinaview.cn 2005-06-18 13:57:18
ISLAMABAD, June 18 (Xinhuanet) — Pakistani minister of state for defense Friday informed the Senate that 53 persons lost their lives and 59 suffered critical injuries when a Pakistan Navy’s ship caught fire in March at Karachi harbor.
The ship, PNS Moawin, caught fire on March 10 while undergoing maintenance by civilian labor. Among the 53 dead, nine were officers, 34 were sailors and 10 civilians, according to the minister, Zahid Hamid.
Another 59 persons were injured, including three officers, 23 sailors and 33 civilians. Seven of the injured were still under treatment, local newspaper Dawn reported Saturday.
Hamid added that the vessel did not suffer any major damage andwas in operation after the incident.
He said the government had earmarked 5.05 million rupees (about85,000 US dollars) for compensation for civilian casualties while the naval officers and sailors would be compensated through a fundestablished by the Pakistan Navy.
It was the first time that the government revealed the actual number of casualties in the incident three months ago.
The minister’s statement came in response to an adjournment motion moved by the People’s Party Parliamentarians Enver Baig.
Senator Baig had asked the Defense Ministry to inform the houseif the incident was an act of terrorism or result of a human errorand if the responsibility had been fixed in the case.
He said media reports put the number of casualties much less than the magnitude of the tragedy and the military did not give details about casualties.
The senator said the defense forces should know that they were answerable to the people of Pakistan and should inform the house if any compensation was paid for the dead and to the injured.
By: Arshad - 20th June 2005 at 21:03
Pakistan, U.S. to hold joint naval exercise
Reuters
Monday, June 20, 2005; 10:26 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) – The Pakistani and the U.S. navies will hold joint exercises from Tuesday in the Arabian Sea aimed at ensuring waters near some of the world’s most important shipping lanes remain trouble-free, officials said on Monday.
The exercise, code-named “Inspired Siren,” will last until June 28 and will involve two U.S. and two Pakistani frigates, said Captain Hank Miranda, commander of the U.S. navy’s Destroyer Squadron 50.
“The purpose is to practice skills, such as communications, and try to keep the seas out here free for trade and commercial purposes, and strengthen ties as allies,” Miranda told reporters on board the USS Kauffman, one of two U.S. ships taking part.
The Arabian Sea is near the Gulf of Oman and its Middle Eastern shipping lanes, through which much of the world’s oil passes.
The USS Hawes is the other U.S. ship taking part in the exercise, which will also involve Pakistan’s PNS Tariq and PNS Shahjahan.
Miranda said the exercise was not directly related to the U.S.-led war on terrorism, of which Pakistan is an important ally, but on maritime security in general.
The exercise would concentrate on undersea warfare and joint maritime security operations, he said. The visit by the U.S. ships to the Pakistani port of Karachi was the first by a U.S. navy vessel in seven years, he said.
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