Is Exiting Naval ADS Enough, Why "Destroyers" Inevitable?

Is Exiting Naval ADS Enough, Why "Destroyers" Inevitable? || Islamabad Files

Pakistan Navy has recently demonstrated its operational readiness and combat preparedness through a comprehensive exercise in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing both conventional and unmanned warfare capabilities in line with evolving naval warfare doctrines.

The exercise included successful live firing of the LY-80(N) surface-to-air missile from a vertical launching system at extended range, validating the Navy’s long-range air defence capability. The missile successfully engaged and neutralized an aerial target, underscoring Pakistan Navy’s robust and layered air defence architecture.

Additionally, loitering munitions were employed against surface targets with precision, demonstrating effective modern strike capability. Open-sea trials of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) further marked a significant leap in autonomous naval technology, validating high-speed performance, extreme maneuverability, precision navigation, weather resilience, and stealth-based interception capability.

These developments clearly highlight why destroyers—capable of providing area air defence, command-and-control, and fleet-wide protection—are becoming operationally inevitable for Pakistan Navy in an era of hypersonic threats and network-centric maritime warfare.

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