In a significant development for maritime defense, the Pakistan Navy has received three advanced hovercraft from the Royal Marines of the United Kingdom. The cutting-edge vessels are expected to enhance Pakistan’s operational capabilities in coastal areas and improve rapid-response performance in challenging environments.
The handover marks a milestone in defense cooperation between Pakistan and the UK, reflecting growing strategic ties and mutual interest in regional security. According to Navy officials, these hovercraft will be deployed primarily for surveillance, troop movement, and logistical operations along Pakistan’s vast coastline.
Military analysts view the transfer as a vital step toward modernizing the Pakistan Navy’s amphibious and coastal response units. The new assets are capable of traversing both land and water, making them especially valuable for operations in difficult terrains such as the Makran coast.
Defense experts from both nations attended the formal transfer ceremony, where representatives from the UK emphasized the shared commitment to regional peace and maritime security.
This move is expected to further deepen military collaboration and pave the way for more technology sharing and joint naval exercises in the future.
