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[Penguin]

PNS Alamgir with Z-9?

Well spotted! At least 1 on board (Z9 is smaller than SH60, so should be no problem)

Tsky has been PS-ed in but otherwise the next pic in sequence

http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakist...ng-pakistan-navy-aviation-14.html#post3627802

 

[Windjammer]

Not sure if posted before, PN inducts UAV Squadron.

 

[fatman17]

Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)

Tanzania: Pakistan Navy Ship Docks in Dar Port

23 December 2012

PAKISTAN Navy ship Tipu Sultan will pay a four-day goodwill cum training cruise visit to the port of Dar es Salaam on Monday.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission, the ship is under the command of Captain Rahat Ahmad Awan TI (M) Mission commander.

The visit will include a number of activities like meetings and courtesy calls of Pakistan Navy officers to high ranking Tanzania Navy and army officers.

The release further states that both navies will conduct joint training exercises. The Pakistan High Commission will host a welcoming reception in honour of the Pakistan Navy officers, Tanzanian dignitaries and high ranking civil and defence forces officers as well as heads of diplomatic missions.

The Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission, Mr Muhammad Iqbal, has said that the visit on the one hand would be a landmark in the broader framework of cooperation between the armed forces and navies of the two countries.

He added that the visit is a reaffirmation of Pakistan's commitment to promoting bilateral relations in diverse fields. He also said that the visit will provide an opportunity for Pakistan and Tanzania to share professional experiences and add new impetus to the promotion of bilateral relations that so happily exist between the two countries.

Pakistan Navy is the only regional Navy forming part of the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan, which is the maritime component of Operation Maritime Freedom (OEF), the code name for US counter terrorism operation in the region.

The maritime operation currently being conducted to improve international peace and security are also carried out under the UN Charter (Chapter vii). Under the similar goodwill visit and cruise training programme, Pakistan Navy ship PNS Shahjahan had visited Dar es Salaam in October 2010.

 

[Windjammer]

 

[Jango]

PNS Shamsheer, F-22P Zulfiqar class frigate. ^^

 

[Windjammer]

PNS Shamsheer, F-22P Zulfiqar class frigate. ^^

Are these the one's procured from China.....if i recall, the frigates bought from UK had the same designation.

 

[Jango]

Are these the one's procured from China.....if i recall, the frigates bought from UK had the same designation.

Yup. These are the ones from China. PNS Shamsheer was the second one made.

The one you are referring to might be Type 21 frigates or the Tariq class, that were bought from UK in mid 90's.

 

[Windjammer]

Yup. These are the ones from China. PNS Shamsheer was the second one made.

The one you are referring to might be Type 21 frigates or the Tariq class, that were bought from UK in mid 90's.

That's right Type 21 with a package of Lynx helos....are they still in service. ?

 

[Jango]

Type 21, yes as far as I know.

The Lynx, weren't they phased out? PN was getting rid of them, there was even a tender of sale for parts of Lynx in a paper.

 

[Jango]

KARACHI, Jan 3: While the last year induction of modified P3C aircraft and PNS Azmat into the naval fleet was a significant landmark, PNS Aslat and PNS Dehshat being built at the Karachi Shipyard will be formally inducted into the fleet this year to further augment the defence capability of Pakistan Navy.

These views were expressed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila while speaking as the chief guest at the annual efficiency competition parade and awards ceremony of Pakistan Navy for the year 2012 held at the PN Dockyard on Thursday.

Besides, the ageing Fokkers would be replaced with ATR-72 aircraft, he added.

“I would like to stress that the Government of Pakistan is fully cognisant of the force goals of Pakistan Navy, thus despite an economic crunch, our requirements are being addressed to the best of our needs,” he said.

The rapid changes in the technologies for defence equipment, especially maritime warfare and latest developments in naval strategies, demanded optimum professional capabilities and the highest level of proficiency, he said.

However, he said, the acquisition of modern defence equipment alone was not the path to success but equally important were professional capability and teamwork for success.

“Taking cognisance of this need, in order to enhance the training standard and make it more effective, we have declared 2013 to be the ‘Year for Training’. I am confident that if all of us devote maximum attention to training, there will be overall progress in Pakistan Navy,” the naval chief observed.

Apart from PN fleet’s various successful operations, the effective execution of exercises RIBAT and SEASPARK were prominent achievements, he said, adding that missile and torpedo firings also played an effective role in enhancing PN’s war preparedness, confidence and training.

According to a PN statement issued on Thursday, the efficiency parade, held every year, signifies professional achievements of naval fleet units over past 12 months.

In his welcome address, Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Zakaullah earlier recounted the operational achievements of PN fleet during the year 2012.

In the end, Admiral Sandila gave away shields and congratulated the winners.—APP

Aslat, Dehshat to be inducted into PN fleet this year | Newspaper | DAWN.COM

 

[Nishan_101]

I think PN has done a great mistake by not going for about 7 F-22Ps along with 7 Azmat...

 

[Penguin]

I think PN has done a great mistake by not going for about 7 F-22Ps along with 7 Azmat...

WHy not 6 or 8?

 

[Jango]

I think PN has done a great mistake by not going for about 7 F-22Ps along with 7 Azmat...

Aren't F-22P and Azmat class different class of ships?

 

[Nishan_101]

Aren't F-22P and Azmat class different class of ships?

Yeah! Azmat is a FAC where as F-22P is a Frigate that can detect and engage enemy in Air, on Surface(Land or Sea) and even submerged targets like Subs... So I was quite excited that PN should have done an agreement with Chinese to design and develop three systems in Pakistan for PN(they can take money for there services and expertise):
F-22P like Frigate with Stealth like EU frigates with Displacement of 3100-3400 tons
Corvette with displacement of 1900-2100 tons
Azmat like FAC with displacement of 700 tons
all having 3D capabilities means they can engage all the targets in air, sea/land and subs too...
Along with designing and developing Tankers, Mine Hunters and other utility as well...

 

[fatman17]

5. Increase exports of naval and civilian patrol ships

In this past year, an increased sighting amongst Chinese shipyard are military or patrol ships built for export. Most recently, we have seen patrol ships built for Bangladesh, Namibia and Pakistan and refurbished Jianghu ships for Burma and Bangladesh. On top of that, Pakistan has just signed a contract for 4 more F-22P. Since China doesn't report on its naval exports, we really don't know about those deals until we see them taking shape in one of the numerous naval shipyards around the country.

CANP