Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of Naval Staff, stated that Pakistan's armed forces are prepared to deter any aggression and will deliver a "befitting response" to any such act.

Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff has pledged to complete abandoned Nigerian Navy projects, aiming to enhance operational readiness and maritime security.

The Pakistan Navy has inducted the advanced PNS Khaibar into its fleet, with the Chief of Naval Staff emphasizing the country's strategic location on key maritime trade and energy routes as a driver for naval modernization.