Pakistan Navy making efforts to acquire modern warships: Admiral Zakaullah

[Zarvan]

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Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah on Wednesday said that efforts were in hand to acquire modern warships.

Addressing the Pakistan Navy Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade and Award ceremony at PN Dockyard in Karachi, Admiral Zakaullah stressed that the acquisition of Hangor-class submarines would greatly add to the operational capability of Pakistan Navy, said a statement issued by navy.

The naval chief, however, stressed that besides the acquisition of modern weapon systems, it was the rigorous training and untiring efforts which could provide an edge over the enemy.

He emphasised that an efficient and strong navy was vital for the protection of Pakistan's maritime interests.

Admiral Zakaullah expressed complete satisfaction over the professional competence and performance of Pakistan Navy fleet. He said that during last year, Pakistan Navy fleet participated in various maritime exercises and live weapon firings.

“Active participation of PN fleet in these operations helped in improving operational plans, material state and operational capabilities of Pakistan Navy. Furthermore, successful missile firings and effectively thwarting adversary's submarine attempt of intrusion in our area is also a testimony of PN fleet's professional capability,” he added.

He also lauded the raising of a dedicated Task Force 88 for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) maritime security.

He re-affirmed that Pakistan Navy would continue to discharge its responsibilities and contribute effectively for ensuring the security of maritime boundaries of Pakistan.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Arifullah Hussaini, presenting an account of the operational achievements of the Navy fleet during the year 2016, said that besides successful conduct of major maritime exercises and other operational activities, fleet units actively participated in various multinational as well as bilateral exercises and operational deployments.

He also highlighted the successful surface to surface Anti Ship Missile Firing as a hallmark of PN Fleet readiness.

Later, the chief guest gave away prizes to Units adjudged best during the year 2016. PNS Tippu Sultan,PNS Aslat, PNS Nasr, PNS Madadgar, PNS Muhafiz, PNS Azmat, PNS Zarrar, PN Submarine Khalid, 333 Aviation SQN, Survey and Re-build Depot Group and Survey Vessel BEHR PAIMA won efficiency shields for their respective Squadrons.

http://nation.com.pk/national/04-Ja...-to-acquire-modern-warships-admiral-zakaullah

 

[YeBeWarned]

Why Navy is not Leasing Type 54A from China ?

 

[Blue Marlin]

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Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah on Wednesday said that efforts were in hand to acquire modern warships.

Addressing the Pakistan Navy Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade and Award ceremony at PN Dockyard in Karachi, Admiral Zakaullah stressed that the acquisition of Hangor-class submarines would greatly add to the operational capability of Pakistan Navy, said a statement issued by navy.

The naval chief, however, stressed that besides the acquisition of modern weapon systems, it was the rigorous training and untiring efforts which could provide an edge over the enemy.

He emphasised that an efficient and strong navy was vital for the protection of Pakistan's maritime interests.

Admiral Zakaullah expressed complete satisfaction over the professional competence and performance of Pakistan Navy fleet. He said that during last year, Pakistan Navy fleet participated in various maritime exercises and live weapon firings.

“Active participation of PN fleet in these operations helped in improving operational plans, material state and operational capabilities of Pakistan Navy. Furthermore, successful missile firings and effectively thwarting adversary's submarine attempt of intrusion in our area is also a testimony of PN fleet's professional capability,” he added.

He also lauded the raising of a dedicated Task Force 88 for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) maritime security.

He re-affirmed that Pakistan Navy would continue to discharge its responsibilities and contribute effectively for ensuring the security of maritime boundaries of Pakistan.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Arifullah Hussaini, presenting an account of the operational achievements of the Navy fleet during the year 2016, said that besides successful conduct of major maritime exercises and other operational activities, fleet units actively participated in various multinational as well as bilateral exercises and operational deployments.

He also highlighted the successful surface to surface Anti Ship Missile Firing as a hallmark of PN Fleet readiness.

Later, the chief guest gave away prizes to Units adjudged best during the year 2016. PNS Tippu Sultan,PNS Aslat, PNS Nasr, PNS Madadgar, PNS Muhafiz, PNS Azmat, PNS Zarrar, PN Submarine Khalid, 333 Aviation SQN, Survey and Re-build Depot Group and Survey Vessel BEHR PAIMA won efficiency shields for their respective Squadrons.

http://nation.com.pk/national/04-Ja...-to-acquire-modern-warships-admiral-zakaullah

im guessing hangor is the new class of subs purchased from china?

 

[Khafee]

im guessing hangor is the new class of subs purchased from china?

@Rashid Mahmood Comments?

 

[CriticalThought]

Hangor is Daphne class. Yes this is exactly what they have bought, French subs from China.

The Hon. Admiral is playing games with us. IF this statement is meant to provide any information, I can only surmise its capabilities will be a modernized variant of the following. Otherwise it is a misprint, or deliberate disinformation.

EDIT: OR the only information he intends to provide is that the first of the 8 submarines will be named PNS Hangor in honor of the original Hangor that sunk the Kukhri.

12 torpedo tubes 21.7 in (550 mm) 8 bow + 4 stern

• heavyweight torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.

• 12 L5 ASW torpedoes

• SGM-84 Harpoon SSM launched from torpedo tubes.

• Stonefish Mines

• 1 DRUA 31 surface search radar

• 1 DUUA 1 hull-mounted active/passive sonar

• 1 DSUV 1 hull-mounted passive medium frequency sonar

• 1 ARUR, 1 ARUD sonar intercept EW

Endurance 45 days

Performance Speed submerged 16 kts
Speed surfaced 13.5 kts
Diving depth 300 m (985 ft)
Range snorkling 4300 nm at 7.5 kts

Source: http://babriet.tripod.com/navy/stat/statdaphne.htm

 

[Hassan Guy]

Admiral Zakaullah stressed that the acquisition of Hangor-class submarines would greatly add to the operational capability of Pakistan Navy, said a statement issued by navy.

Aren't those retired?

purchased from china?

We are producing half of them as well.

 

[Zarvan]

Aren't those retired?


We are producing half of them as well.

No we have also named new submarines which we are getting from China the Hangoor Class

 

[Hassan Guy]

No we have also named new submarines which we are getting from China the Hangoor Class

is that confirmed?

 

[Blue Marlin]

type 057 along with the tf-100?

Hangor is Daphne class. Yes this is exactly what they have bought, French subs from China.

@Rashid Mahmood Comments?

are you sure?

 

[Sulman Badshah]

im guessing hangor is the new class of subs purchased from china?

is that confirmed?

Hangor is Daphne class. Yes this is exactly what they have bought, French subs from China.

@Rashid Mahmood Comments?

Hangor class is the pakistani name of our new chinese submarines ... and it is confirmed

 

[Khafee]

are you sure?

PNS Hangor, S131, Daphne Class was decommissioned in 2006.

 

[Hassan Guy]

Hangor class is the pakistani name of our new chinese submarines ... and it is confirmed

?????
source pls

 

[Sulman Badshah]

?????
source pls

don't have one ... few month ago read somewhere in naval procurement program

 

[Blue Marlin]

PNS Hangor, S131, Daphne Class was decommissioned in 2006.

so hangor is the name of the retired class of subs and its passed onto the new class of subs

 

[Khafee]

so hangor is the name of the retired class of subs and its passed onto the new class of subs

IMO highly unlikely, but you never know.