25th Destroyer Squadron

The 25th Destroyer Squadron (DESRON-25) is one of the two destroyer squadrons in the Pakistan Navy and is part of the six total squadrons in the fleet. It is the largest squadron in the navy, second only to the 9th Auxiliary Squadron in terms of ship count and the largest squadron by role.^[1] It comprises a fleet of various destroyers, including Tariq-class destroyers, Yarmook-class corvettes, Tughri, and Zulfiquar-class frigates. The Squadron previously operated a fleet six Tariq-class destroyers tasked with various roles, including anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare.^[2] The squadron is responsible to the Fleet Command, operating under the commander, Pakistan Fleet.^[3]

The 25th Destroyer Squadron is one of the primary surface fleets of the Navy, alongside other operational squadrons^[1] such as the 9th Auxiliary Squadron – comprising nine ships,^[4] the 10th Patron Squadron – which includes missile boats,^[5] the 21st Auxiliary Squadron (AUXRON-21);^[1] responsible for survey and dredging operations in area of responsibility (AOR) at sea,^[6] the Fast Patrol Craft Squadron, and the 18th Destroyer Squadron. They are officially referred to as the surface warriors.^[1]