Pakistan China Defence Updates
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Yommie
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Seems inadequate for modern warfare in terms of range. Need to focus on long range drones like Lancet which has lock on after launch.
Yommie
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𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒓-𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines, developed under the China–Pakistan naval cooperation program, is set to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, confirmed in an exclusive interview with Global Times.
Admiral Ashraf noted that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s ongoing naval modernization. He highlighted that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year demonstrates the strength of bilateral collaboration between Beijing and Islamabad in defense technology.
Pakistan signed an agreement with China in 2015 to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines. Under the deal, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four are being assembled in Pakistan, enhancing local technical capacity and self-reliance.
According to official plans, the Pakistan Navy will induct all eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class vessel was launched in April 2024, followed by the second and third submarines in 2025. These platforms are expected to significantly bolster Pakistan’s underwater warfare capabilities and regional deterrence posture.
𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒓-𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines, developed under the China–Pakistan naval cooperation program, is set to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, confirmed in an exclusive interview with Global Times.
Admiral Ashraf noted that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s ongoing naval modernization. He highlighted that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year demonstrates the strength of bilateral collaboration between Beijing and Islamabad in defense technology.
Pakistan signed an agreement with China in 2015 to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines. Under the deal, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four are being assembled in Pakistan, enhancing local technical capacity and self-reliance.
According to official plans, the Pakistan Navy will induct all eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class vessel was launched in April 2024, followed by the second and third submarines in 2025. These platforms are expected to significantly bolster Pakistan’s underwater warfare capabilities and regional deterrence posture.
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