China Launches Pakistan’s First Hangor Submarine
Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class (S26) submarine for sea trials on 26 April 2024.
Pakistan Navy News Analysis & Archives
Analysis: Pakistan Navy Hangor Submarine Program
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...
Damen Shipyards Launches Fourth Pakistan Navy OPV
On 21 February, Damen Shipyards launched the fourth Yarmouk-class offshore patron vessel (OPV) for the Pakistan Navy (PN) from its facilities in Galati, Romania.
Pakistan Lays Keel for Sixth Hangor-Class Submarine
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.
Pakistan Sends Type 21 Frigate Back to the UK
On 25 September 2023, the Pakistan Navy (PN) signed an agreement to transfer a Type 21 frigate, the PNS Tariq, to the United Kingdom (U.K.)...
The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 2)
Admiral Ashraf will inherit an expansive modernization effort across the PN’s surface, sub-surface, and aviation domains, one that is arguably unprecedented in scope and complexity...
The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 1)
Admiral Ashraf will inherit an expansive modernization effort across the PN’s surface, sub-surface, and aviation domains, one that is arguably unprecedented in scope and complexity...
Pakistan Navy Makes Gains in Surface Combatant Programs
Key Pakistan Navy (PN) surface combatant programs have started materializing, namely its Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette and Yarmouk-class Batch-II offshore patrol vessel (OPV) programs. On September...
Pakistan Launches 4th MILGEM Corvette (PNS Tariq – 283)
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Babur-class MILGEM corvette, the PNS Tariq (283).
Pakistan Navy Commissions Last 2 Type 054A/P Frigates
The Pakistan Navy (PN) formally inducted its final pair of Tughril-class multi-mission frigates, completing its Type 054A/P fleet to four ships.