Date: January 28, 2025
Around 60 countries will participate in AMAN-25, contributing with ships, aircraft, Special Operations Forces (SOF), Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, Marines, and observers. Delegations from across the globe will also attend the inaugural International AMAN Dialogue, which will take place alongside the exercise.
The AMAN series has been a hallmark of Pakistan's efforts to promote regional peace and cooperation. Launched in 2007, the inaugural exercise saw the participation of 28 countries. By 2023, the number of participating nations had grown to 50, including major naval powers. The motto of the AMAN series, “Together for Peace,” reflects its core mission, while this year’s theme, “Secure Seas; Prosperous Future,” emphasizes the importance of maritime security for global prosperity.
AMAN exercise consists of harbor and sea phases. During the harbor phase, activities such as seminars, operational discussions, counter-terrorism demonstrations, and pre-sail planning of evolutions at sea will be held. The sea phase would include tactical maneuvers and exercises related to maritime security, such as anti-piracy and counter-terrorism, search and rescue, gunnery firings, and air defence exercises. The highlight of the sea phase will be the International Fleet Review, which will be witnessed by national and foreign dignitaries.