Why Pakistan’s Navy Is Investing in More Patrol Vessels
Why is Pakistan building new warships? It's not just India. A $4.6B freight bill is forcing a huge merchant fleet expansion-- and it all needs protection.
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Pakistan Navy Signs Deal to Build Lead Jinnah-Class Frigate
Pakistan's Navy is modernizing its fleet. Here's a first look at the new Jinnah-class, an advanced, indigenously-designed frigate built for speed.
Why the PAF Must Rethink Its Fighter Training Strategy
Pakistan's new 4.5+ gen jets have a hidden training gap. The old methods are obsolete, and the cost of failure is high. Here's the LIFT solution.
Pakistan’s Navy Made a $972M Drug Bust. The Real Story Is the ‘Budget’ Ship That Did It
A $100M ship just seized $972.4 million in contraband. This massive bust proves Pakistan's new naval strategy is a game-changer. Here's why.
The One Fighter the Pakistan’s Air Force Needs More Than Stealth
Before investing in stealth fighters, the PAF has a more urgent need: growing its fleet of J-10CE "workhorse" jets for critical combat mass and range.
How Ukraine’s Naval Success Reveals a Hidden Opportunity for Pakistan
Pakistan's Navy is developing USVs for patrol, but this analysis argues it's missing their true power as a potent A2/AD weapon proven effective by Ukraine.
After a Decade of Growth, the Real Test for Pakistan’s Navy Has Just Begun
After a decade of growth, Pakistan's Navy faces its real test: sustainability. The next phase is not about building a bigger fleet, but a sharper, more lethal one.
Report: Pakistan’s Next Satellite Program Unlocks a Massive Market Opportunity
Pakistan's $406M satellite deal with China unlocks a hidden multi-billion dollar market for ground-based AI, C4ISR, and data processing infrastructure.
Analysis: Pakistan’s Underrated Maritime Air Presence – and its Future Challenges
An analysis of the ARFC's challenges in building a credible stockpile to sustain a genuine wartime effect.
Extending Deterrence: How the Hangor-Class Reshapes Pakistan’s Maritime A2/AD Posture
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.
Wuchang Shipyard Launches Third Hangor-Class Submarine for Pakistan Navy
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,…
Karachi Shipyards Launches New Gunboat for the Pakistan Navy
On 24 July, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the PNS Sahiwal, the first of a series of new gun boats for the Pakistan Navy (PN).
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