| 9th Auxiliary Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Pakistan Navy |
| Type | Auxiliary fleet |
| Role | Logistical support, naval mining, fuel replenishment |
| Size | 9 ships (as of 2024) |
| Part of | Pakistan Navy |
| Ships | List |
The 9th Auxiliary Squadron, also referred to in the media as the 9th Auxiliary and Mine Warfare Squadron,[a] is one of the six squadrons of the Pakistan Navy and serves as one of the two units responsible for auxiliary fleet operations. It is the largest squadron under the Surface Fleet, officially referred to as the Surface Warriors, based on the number of ships. The squadron is primarily designed to provide logistical support and operational assistance to warships. It consists of nine ships, including two fleet tankers, two coastal tankers, two small utility ships, and three minehunters.[1][2]
The 9th Auxiliary Squadron, with its leading ship PNS Nasr,[3] contributes to long-range helicopter operations, equipped with anti-ship missiles and torpedoes for both offensive and defensive roles.[4]
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- ^ "PN Dimensions: Surface Warriors". Pakistan Navy Official Website. Retrieved 30 Dec 2024.
- ^ "9th Auxiliary Squadron". Pakistan Navy Official Website. Retrieved 30 Dec 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan Navy hands over counter-piracy force command to Japan". DAWN.COM. 2017-03-11. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "Pakistani naval ships PNS Nasr and PNS Khaiber in Sri Lanka on goodwill visit". Sri Lanka's only national business newspaper. 2013-10-28. Retrieved 2024-12-31.