After a Decade of Growth, the Real Test for Pakistan’s Navy Has Just Begun Plus Pro
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,...
Pakistan Navy
Report: Pakistan’s Next Satellite Program Unlocks a Massive Market Opportunity Plus Pro
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 Plus Pro
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 Plus Pro
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...
Wuchang Shipyard Launches Third Hangor-Class Submarine for Pakistan Navy Plus Pro
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...
Karachi Shipyards Launches New Gunboat for the Pakistan Navy Plus Pro
On 24 July, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the PNS Sahiwal, the first of a series of new gun boats for the Pakistan...
Defence Uncut | The Pakistan Navy is a Silent Success Story With Big Ambitions
In a new episode of Defence Uncut, we delve into a series of significant regional and domestic developments, including the Israel-Iran Conflict, Pakistan’s 20% defence...
Hangor-Class (S26) Submarine Program
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.
Pakistan Navy Chief: Hangor Submarines “Coming Very Soon” Plus
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.”
Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft (LRMPA)
The Bakhtar Shikan is Pakistan's indigenously manufactured anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). It is based on the Chinese HJ-8 missile.