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Pakistan Will Need Submarine Rescue Capabilities

In its 2015-2016 disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) listed the construction of a submarine rescue and salvage vessel for the Pakistan Navy (PN) at KSEW.[1] The MoDP did not provide a specific timeline, but it would likely coincide with the induction…

Aselsan Secures €176.9 m Contract for Pakistan’s MILGEM Corvette Program

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On 14 November 2019, Aselsan announced that it signed a €176.9 m contract with ASFAT A.Ş to supply subsystems for the Pakistan Navy’s MILGEM corvettes.

Pakistan’s Naval Chief Visits Romania & Reviews Upcoming Corvette

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On 16 November 2019, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, paid an official visit to Romania. The CNS also visited Damen Shipyards Galati, which constructed the PN’s two forthcoming 2,300-ton corvettes.

Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar

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On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities.

Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar

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On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities.

Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets

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Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements. Thus, each of the service arms…

Pakistan Navy Takes Part in Multi-National Exercise in Turkey

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The PNS Alamgir has been in Turkey since 09 November 2019 for a 12-day multinational maritime exercise – designated Operation Mediterranean Shield – in the Aegean Sea.

Turkey Test Fires Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile from MILGEM Corvette

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On 4 November 2019, Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency announced that the Turkish Navy’s TCG Kinaliada, a MILGEM corvette, successfully test-fired an Atmaca anti-ship cruising missile.

Profile: Pakistan’s New Hangor Submarine

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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.

India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability

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The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to re-think the credibility of its deterrence assets.