An in-depth analysis of how Pakistan’s new Hangor-class submarines will reshape naval strategy, using advanced AIP technology to extend its A2/AD frontier deep into the Indian Ocean.
In this week’s episode of Defence Uncut, we shift our focus to the Pakistan Navy (PN) and the significant strategic implications of its forthcoming Hangor-class submarines.
With China launching the third boat, PNS Mangro, the program is gaining momentum, setting the stage…
On 15 August 2025, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) third Hangor-class air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarine (SSP) from the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.
The Pakistan Navy has eight Hangor submarines on order from China. The first four will be inducted in 2022-2023, and the last four by 2028.
On March 15, the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s second Hangor-class submarine, PNS Shushuk, for sea trials.
The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the fleet will start getting its new Hangor-class submarines “very soon.”
Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class (S26) submarine for sea trials on 26 April 2024.
In April 2015, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) approved the purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines (SSP) from China. Under the contract, Pakistan would manufacture four of the boats at Karachi Shipyards and Engineering Works (KSEW), while the rest will…
Though suffering from delays, Pakistan’s next-generation Hangor submarine program is still progressing, Pakistan a significant capability jump.
Pakistan’s KSEW laid the keel of its second of four Hangor submarines in production for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Eight submarines are on order.