Pakistan Navy considering buying warships from China, Turkey

[Indus Falcon]

Type 054A Frigate

https://defence.pk/threads/pakistan...-pakistani-waters.461722/page-55#post-8938520

KARACHI:
Pakistan Navy is considering buying super-fast ships from China and Turkey for its special squadron to be deployed at the Gwadar Seaport for the security purpose, officials said on Thursday.


“A squadron may have four to six warships,” an official of Pakistan Navy told The Express Tribune on the sidelines of the on-going defence exhibition, IDEAS 2016, at the Karachi Expo Centre.

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The ships would be bought soon keeping in view their immediate need in the fleet, he said, adding two defence ships have already been deployed at Gwadar. The official said the role of maritime forces has increased in Pakistan since the country has made the Gwadar Seaport operational and speeded up economic activities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

He said China would also deploy its naval ships in coordination with Pakistan Navy to safeguard the port and trade under the CPEC.

Another official of the naval force added that Pakistan has kicked off the process of establishing the largest shipyard of the region in Gwadar. A similar ship-building project is being deliberated at the Port Qasim in Karachi.

The two advanced shipyards would design and develop ships and other security equipment for Pakistan Navy.

“The existing shipyard, the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, lacks capacity to meet new requirements of the force. Its [PNSC] performance, however, would improve in competition with the two under consideration,” he said.

He added the PNSC would hand over a large fleet tanker to Pakistan Navy by June 2016 which is being constructed in collaboration with Turkey.

While paying a visit to IDEAS, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said Pakistan Navy is having four dimensional capabilities to face any situation.

“It is capable of giving the best performance on surface, submarine, naval aviation and special services,” he said.

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Meanwhile, an official of the Pakistan Air Force said it would soon start the process of manufacturing the next generation fighter aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra.

At present, they are engaged in increasing the number of JF-17 Thunder aircraft into the air force fleet to 250 from the current 70. “Intensive technology is being used to make JF-17 Thunder, Super Mushshak and other military hardware,” he said.

Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Defence Production, said defence exports have increased by $75 million to $100 million during the current tenure of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif government.

“When PML-N established its government in 2013, defence exporters were worth only $25 million,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 25th, 2016.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/1243724/ideas-2016-navy-considering-buying-warships-china-turkey/

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[Tiqiu]

One of the most likely candidates for the PN 's next ships acquisition maybe the modified C28A displayed at ExpoI DEAS this year. Based on the Chinese state news, equipped with a different type of more powerful propulsion system, it is larger than the original C28A exported to Algeria reaching 3900 tons. The combat system of this corvette includes:
enclosed integrated mast for radar and other electronics;
one 76 mm naval cannon main gun;
two type630 6-barrel 30 mm CiWS guns:
32 LY-80N medium range anti-air VLS;
8 cells of FL-3000N;
8 C-802A anti ship missiles;
one Z-9 helicopter.

If Pakistan can strike a tot deal and build this ship in great numbers, it maybe the answer to its rival navy as PK will have the cost and numbers advantage.

 

[nomi007]

considering?

 

[Muhammad Omar]

One of the most likely candidates for the PN 's next ships acquisition maybe the modified C28A displayed at ExpoI DEAS this year. Based on the Chinese state news, equipped with a different type of more powerful propulsion system, it is larger than the original C28A exported to Algeria reaching 3900 tons. The combat system of this corvette includes:
enclosed integrated mast for radar and other electronics;
one 76 mm naval cannon main gun;
two type630 6-barrel 30 mm CiWS guns:
32 LY-80N medium range anti-air VLS;
8 cells of FL-3000N;
8 C-802A anti ship missiles;
one Z-9 helicopter.

If Pakistan can strike a tot deal and build this ship in great numbers, it maybe the answer to its rival navy as PK will have the cost and numbers advantage.

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This is Corvette?

CPEC security: Navy mulls acquiring high speed missile boats for Gwadar Port’s security

Following the significance of CPEC project, the Pakistan Navy (PN) has initiated deliberations with China and Turkey to acquire a squadron of high speed missile boats to secure Gwadar port.

Talking to Business Recorder, an official, stood at Pakistan Navy’s stall at IDEAS-2016, said that the responsibilities of the PN had been increased after the announcement of CPEC project.

“Although two PN ships have presently been deployed at Gwadar, we have planned to deploy a special squadron of high speed missile boats to secure the Pakistan’s deepest port.

For the purpose, the deliberations have been initiated with China and Turkey. Replying to a question, the official said they were also working to get a share from the funds allocated for the security of the CPEC project to acquire a squadron of high speed missile boats.

He said that the PN had trained the officers from Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Sudan and Bangladesh and Ukraine and other central Asian countries had shown interest in this regard during the exhibition.

Meanwhile, an official, presented at the stall of Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KS&EWL), said that the government was also planning to build shipyards at Gwadar and Port Qasim to meet the growing needs following the CPEC project.

He said that they were also manufacturing the Fleet Tanker (17000 ton) for the PN in collaboration with M/s STM of Turkey and added that the PN would replace its one of two Fleet Tankers acquired from Netherlands after this new one, which was expected to be inducted by the mid of next year.

He said that this Fleet Tanker would have a capacity to transport 8000 ton of fuel, 1000 ton of fresh water and other stuff.

The design of this ship, which is drafted by Turkey, is based on contemporary trends and is according to Bureau Veritas Rules for the Classification of Naval Ships and its construction by Pakistan’s skilled manpower at KS&EWL, manifested an excellent combination to achieve indigenization through joint ventures with brotherly countries.

This initiative will certainly open more opportunities for further co-operation between Pakistan and Turkey in the field of indigenous warship construction and other defence sector products, he maintained.



CPEC Security: China, Pakistan to deploy warships to safeguard Gwadar port

China will deploy its naval vessels in coordination with the Pakistan Navy to safeguard the Gwadar port in Balochistan and trade under a bilateral trade corridor, according to a media report on Friday.
Besides the joint deployment of warships, Pakistan is considering the purchase of super-fast vessels from China and Turkey for a special squadron to be positioned at Gwadar to secure the deep sea port, an unnamed Pakistan Navy official was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune.
“A squadron may have four to six warships,” the official said on the sidelines of the IDEAS 2016 defence exhibition in Karachi.
The super-fast vessels would be “bought soon” in view of their immediate need in the fleet and two warships had already been deployed at Gwadar, the official said.
The role of Pakistan’s maritime forces had increased since the country made Gwadar operational and expedited up economic activities under the $46-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the official said.
India has for long expressed concerns about the Chinese Navy’s involvement in the Gwadar port, which is at the heart of the CPEC.
The Tribune quoted another unnamed naval official as saying that Pakistan has kicked off the process of establishing the region’s largest shipyard at Gwadar. A similar ship-building project is being considered for Port Qasim in Karachi.
The two advanced shipyards will design and develop ships and other security equipment for the Pakistan Navy.
“The existing shipyard, the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, lacks capacity to meet new requirements of the force. Its (PNSC) performance, however, would improve in competition with the two under consideration,” he said.
The PNSC will hand over a large fleet tanker being built in collaboration with Turkey to the Pakistan Navy.
Tags Balochistan Pakistan port China Pakistan Navy Gwadar Port

 

[Star Expedition]

It's not just a business to us, more importantly, it is a new action for our enduring close & tight relation.

 

[ACE OF THE AIR]

This is what Pakistan is interested in

 

[alimobin memon]

no

Pakistan has means of now developing a 4th generation fighter. They are now working on 5th generation doesnt mean they are building one, they are starting the Research and studies on how to develop one for future needs. just like jf17 super 7 project

 

[ACE OF THE AIR]

 

[Muhammad Omar]

This is what Pakistan is interested in
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That's a missile boat not warship

 

[Noman Sherdil]

Good Step by Pakistan Navy. We must anticipate threats from Indians through seas as well considering the Gawadar Port. Indians are really worried about their Gawadar port and CPEC. We must expect a cowardly act by Indians.

 

[The Eagle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/802068257406586880

 

[Muhammad Omar]

https://twitter.com/x/status/802068257406586880

8 of these with Upgraded F-22P Frigates and 6 Corvettes from Turkey gonna boost up Navy by many folds

 

[ACE OF THE AIR]

8 of these with Upgraded F-22P Frigates and 6 Corvettes from Turkey gonna boost up Navy by many folds

It does not make sence...PN can only select 1 of the 2 under the present conditions. The Chinese might be considering that Pakistan would procure the Type 57 and increase the number of F-22P.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

It does not make sence...PN can only select 1 of the 2 under the present conditions. The Chinese might be considering that Pakistan would procure the Type 57 and increase the number of F-22P.

Well anything can happen maybe PN just simply Upgrade the F-22P and buy new ships like Type 057 with maybe some type 54 or Turkish Frigates

 

[The Eagle]

8 of these with Upgraded F-22P Frigates and 6 Corvettes from Turkey gonna boost up Navy by many folds

Many options from both countries are under consideration. While reading the statement by Navy Official, seems like it is going to be mix of both China-Turkey ships.