Yarmook-Class Corvette/OPV | Updates & Discussion

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Yarmook-class corvette​

The Yarmook-class corvette is a class of corvettes in service with the Pakistan Navy. The class is primarily based on Damen Group's Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 1900. The primary role of the class is to patrol the sea area.

History​

Damen signed an agreement with Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan on 30 June 2017 to design and build two multipurpose corvettes for Pakistan Navy. The Dutch shipbuilder selected its shipyard in Galați, Romania to build these vessels. According to Pakistan Navy officials, the corvettes will "act as force multipliers in enhancing [the] navy's capability of safeguarding maritime frontiers and will offer more flexibility in the conduct of [the] Pakistan Navy's initiative of independent Regional Maritime Security Patrols in the Indian Ocean Region". On 13 July 2020, PNS Yarmook was inducted into the Pakistan Navy.

The keel of the first vessel of the second batch of two offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for the Pakistani Navy was laid in 2022.The OPVs of the second batch are larger than the first batch and based on the Damen OPV 2600 design.

On 12 September 2023 PNS Hunain was launched at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania.[9][10]

 

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Credit Sulman Badshah

 

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Credit Ghazi

 

[CSAW]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1738964458381427084

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736764618993963080

 

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[Princeps]

Radar is not Smart-S mk2, looks like Cenk or Thales NS series @arslank01

 

[arslank01]

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Radar is not Smart-S mk2, looks like Cenk or Thales NS series @arslank01

my first reaction was theyve changed the config again lol.

They also seem to be wanting to use a different VLS but lets see

 

[Windjammer]

Launching Ceremony of state-of-the-art 4th Offshore Patrol Vessel, PNS YAMAMA being built for Pakistan Navy was held at DAMEN Shipyard Galati, Romania. Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Pakistan already operates 2x Yarmook Class Corvettes PNS Yarmook & PNS Tabuk.

 

[Waz]

So four corvettes, I see good stuff. The next step is to see all the Milgems finished.

 

[Windjammer]

So four corvettes, I see good stuff. The next step is to see all the Milgems finished.

The best thing is PN going about its buisness with any fanfare. The news comes out when it's done rather than would could should mantra.

 

[Bilal]

So four corvettes, I see good stuff. The next step is to see all the Milgems finished.

The plan was 4 more of the heavier batch-II OPVs similar to Yamama for a total of 6 of this type plus 2 lighter ones already in service.

 

[Waz]

The best thing is PN going about its buisness with any fanfare. The news comes out when it's done rather than would could should mantra.

Yes admirable and they have come a long way. The very epitome of 'getting on with it'.

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1760240345026027971

 

[Awwad]

Yes admirable and they have come a long way. The very epitome of 'getting on with it'.

Damen is accurate on timelines. This timeline was known back in 2022 at steel cutting ceremony.
https://www.naval-technology.com/news/damen-pakistani-second-batch-opvs/

Now, the real test of PN will be weaponization of these platforms in timely manner. As per last reports the first 2 OPVs are still unarmed (except the CIWS & Aselsan auto gun).