Chinese Navy's frigate Handan reaches Pakistan for bilateral exercises

[Blue Marlin]

Well we need a good frigate before we go for the excellent ones i would say. China do offers a reliable option plus we have been looking into the HQ16 SAM anyway. It will make sense if we do go for 4 or 6 Type 54A or A+ frigates. They do provided the much needed (and currently lacking) fleet AAW capability and retains the impressive ASW as well as AShW capabilities. What other options we really have? This or the Turkish Ada Class is what we would be looking at as far as i can see. The one thing that might change that is the fact that by the time we actually do something practical about getting new frigates there might be better options available (however i think they too will be from the same two countries)


Edit: Oh, i got the REAL message now (or so i think). I by no mean am indicating that the current visit have ANYTHING to do with any immediate procurement plans. I was just saying that some where down the line this ship may become an option. The visit do not means that PN have decided upon Type 54A and is going to buy them immediately. Currently we are chasing that submarine project.

indeed you guys do need good frigates as far as im aware pakistan already has land based hq-16's so it would have some familiarity in terms of its ability. but the range being quiet low i would expect something that able to hold less numbers of longer range sams like the naval hq-9 as opposed to a larger number of hq-16's

as far as going for frigates its quiet likely you lot are going for the tf-100 as its only a matter of time as there was a report for quwa's site[i think] saying stm is helping pakistan to configure the corvette to their needs

 

[GDP Adil Khan Niazi]

The 4th bilateral exercise between Pakistan and Chinese Navy encompassing Harbour and Sea phases concluded today in the North Arabian Sea.
The bilateral exercise between Pakistan Navy and the Peoples Liberation Army-Navy encompassing harbour and sea phases concluded on Monday in the North Arabian Sea, said a statement issued by navy’s media wing.

“The deep rooted naval collaboration between Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) has become even more important in the backdrop of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), in order to effectively handle complex challenges in the maritime domain,” read the statement.

The sea phase of the exercise covered a wide spectrum of maritime and naval operations performed by ships, helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft, joint boarding operations by special forces, air defence exercises, communication drills and joint manoeuvres by the surface combatants.

While the harbour phase of the exercise comprised “various calls on, visits, sports activities and table top discussions as preparatory warm up for sea phase”, the navy’s statement added.

“Bilateral exercises are expected to go a long way in promoting maritime security and stability in the region.”

Pakistan Navy said that enhanced collaboration with PLA (Navy) is aimed at improving interoperability for conducting combined maritime operations to ensure a stable maritime environment vital for economic stability and growth as well as ensuring peace and security in the maritime commons.

“This exercise is reflective of the strong mutual desire to improve the level of coordination and interoperability at operational and tactical levels.”

 

[Dawood Ibrahim]

MINS AGO BY APP

The fourth joint exercise by Pakistan Navy and China’s Navy in the North Arabian Sea has concluded on Tuesday.

This highly significant exercise, encompassing Harbour and Sea phases, included a series of operational and tactical activities and engagement of mutual interests.

The sea phase covered wide spectrum of maritime and naval operations by ships, helicopters, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Joint Boarding Operations by Special Forces, Air Defence Exercises, communication drills and joint manoeuvres by ships.

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/11/22/national/4th-pak-china-naval-exercise-concludes/

@GreenFalcon @Khafee

 

[MULUBJA]

This sort of excercises are very usefull in knowing the strength and weaknesses of any armed force. It halps in keeping armed forces bettle ready.

 

[zenglanmu]

Wondering if the Karchi port is capable of docking aircraft carriers? China is building its aircraft carrier combat group, and it is quite possible to deploy into the india ocean, because we want ensure the security in this region. It is important to find a port for the aircraft carrier in Pakistan.

A guided missile frigate of Type54A!

I hope PN takes a close look at this. We do need a few frigates with better AAW capabilities.

If PN want new modern frigates, you should check out this:
https://defence.pk/threads/identify-the-submarine-and-frigate-model.462704/

 

[Star Expedition]

At least, there is a sea corridor for Pak Navy to cover, connect to CPEC.

 

[Arsalan]

Wondering if the Karchi port is capable of docking aircraft carriers? China is building its aircraft carrier combat group, and it is quite possible to deploy into the india ocean, because we want ensure the security in this region. It is important to find a port for the aircraft carrier in Pakistan.



If PN want new modern frigates, you should check out this:
https://defence.pk/threads/identify-the-submarine-and-frigate-model.462704/

We may soon be moving Navy's activity away from Karachi.