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We should wait until more concrete details are revealed. The most we can say is that of all suppliers, Pakistan is most likely to buy submarines from China for financial and political reasons. However, this is going to affect them for long time, inducting a submarine fleet is expensive business irrespective of the source. So let's wait and see.Good news !!
But why dont PN goes for scorpene or U214 as you need quality subs in your fleet?
Personally, I hope Pakistan takes the JF-17-route with submarines, i.e. work with China by developing one of their designs into something that suits Pakistan best.
I'd like to see them work on a general purpose SSK capable of all mission and strategic needs, present and future. Along with high levels of safety, quality and dependability, a good engine and AIP system will be vital. Effective AShM, ASW and SLCM launch capabilities are a must. Finally, these core capabilities must come at a reasonable cost, because like the JF-17, this needs to form the mainstay of the PN's sub-surface fleet.
Alongside an SSK, I'd *really* like to see the PN pursue a 3000+ ton multi-role FFG program with China. Again, like the JF-17 we need a general purpose frigate that gives the PN a core set of effective capabilities in AShW, ASW and AAW. In particular, proper AAW is a must, i.e. a medium-range SAM system using VLS similar to ESSM. If this could be achieved at a reasonable cost, we could see it form the bulk of the PN surface fleet.
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