@Bilal Khan (Quwa) What about this thread
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/pakistan-orders-dutch-opv-1-900-tons-90-m-to-be-built-at-ksew.501319/
I think after these two, KSEW is also going to manufacture another one. I hope its right.
One time import for few years.
I dont think so. Pakistan is rich in raw materials. we need to produce end manufacturing products. That is what really happened here.
Its not about just weaponry. Its about overall specifications. Design of the ship, navigation suite, radar suite, sensors, EW equipment, propulsion, engine, crew accommodation and so many things. There is a generational gap between Swifts and these ships.
Correction here:-
Total 10 in service now, 7 P-3C Orions + 1 repaired by PAC Engineers + 2 RAS 72 Sea Eagles. Plus contract with the German firm has a clause of 2 more ATR's conversion. So plan is eventually to reach optimum 12 MPAs.
They are not ASW capable. I think 3 are in service. Sir, I...