The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) took part in Exercise AMAN 2025, hosted by the Pakistan Navy (PN) from February 7 to 11, 2025, in Karachi and its adjacent waters. This biennial exercise, which began in 2007, has reached its ninth iteration, with RMN participating for the seventh time in this esteemed event.

As reported by the Strategic Communications Division of the Western Fleet Command Headquarters, AMAN 2025 has attracted assets and delegations from more than 60 nations, establishing it as one of the largest multilateral naval exercises in the region.

The RMN contingent included KD TERENGGANU, along with the Naval Special Warfare Forces (PASKAL) and the RMN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. The exercise, themed “Together for Peace,” aims to promote regional collaboration and stability, improve interoperability among the participating naval forces, and showcase a unified commitment to maritime security, particularly in addressing challenges such as terrorism and transnational maritime crime.

AMAN 2025 is structured into two main phases: the Harbor Phase and the Sea Phase. The Harbor Phase featured a variety of activities, including:
– An Opening Ceremony at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard
– The AMAN Dialogue at the Pakistan Naval Academy
– Sports and cultural events, such as the AMAN Sports, International Food Gala & Cultural Show, Table Top Discussions (TTD), International Band Display, and a Maritime Counter-Terrorism Demonstration.

During the AMAN Dialogue, Rear Admiral Dato’ Baharudin Wan Md Nor, Commander of Maritime Region 1 and head of the RMN delegation, participated as a panelist in the fourth session titled “Blue Economy,” where he discussed “Maritime Security Cooperation for Marine Ecosystem Preservation.”

This participation underscores the international acknowledgment of RMN’s significant role in the global maritime arena.

The Sea Phase encompassed a range of prominent naval exercises, which included:
An International Fleet Review (IFR), where warships from various nations gathered in an esteemed maritime formation.
A Joint Counter-Piracy Demonstration, featuring the Royal Malaysian Navy’s PASKAL unit working in conjunction with special forces from other countries to exhibit their skills in addressing piracy and maritime terrorism.
Moreover, the Personnel Exchange Programme (PXP) facilitated the sharing of experiences and the development of professional networks among officers and crew members from different navies.

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s involvement in AMAN 2025 not only enhances collaborative operational capabilities but also strengthens defense partnerships with both regional and international allies. The deployment of KD TERENGGANU, along with PASKAL and the RMN EOD Team, highlights the RMN’s dedication to actively promoting maritime security and regional stability through strategic defense diplomacy.