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PN/PMSA should also look into this small monster with stealth features and super fast speed of 60 knots.

 
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Keel Laying Ceremony of Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-I) being built for Pakistan Navy was held at M/s DAMEN Shipyard Galati, Romania. Rear Admiral Farrokh Ahmad, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Projects) graced the occasion as Chief Guest. https://t.co/amU7trKWTH
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Land Platforms

Pakistan Navy releases images of Zarb coastal defence system

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

24 April 2018

The Pakistan Navy (PN) has released one of the first images of its Zarb land-based anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) system (also known as the Zarb Weapon System) being test-launched.

Pakistan’s Zarb ASCM is seen here being test-launched from a TEL vehicle during exercise ‘Sealion III’ (Pakistan Navy)

In the April issue of its Navy News magazine, the PN published a photograph of the Zarb ASCM being fired from an 8×8 transport-erector-launcher (TEL) vehicle at the Jinnah Naval Base in Ormara, Balochistan Province, as part of the recently conducted naval exercise ‘Sealion III’.

The missile, which was fired by the PN’s Naval Missile Regiment under the Naval Strategic Force Command, successfully hit its intended target, said the publication without providing further details about the test or the system.
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The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov and the Commander of the Land Forces of Pakistan, General Qamar Bajwa, discussed regional security issues in Moscow and agreed on the development of contacts in the defense area. An interested exchange of views took place on regional security issues, the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the military and military-technical fields. The mood for deepening the dialogue and developing contacts in the defense sphere was confirmed. Army General Valery Gerasimov invited the Pakistani representatives to take part in the international military games - 2018 (July 28 - August 11) and the International Military Technical Forum "Army-2018" (August 21-26).

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Pak Navy helps stranded Indian fishermen boat in open sea

| April 29, 2018


Stranded Indian fishermen lauded Pakistan Navy for rescuing them on the humanitarian grounds, as they were stranded in the Arabian sea for the last 8 days.

The Indian fishermen along with the Pak Navy chanted slogans “PAKISTAN ZINDABAD” in joy and thanked the Pak Navy .

According Pakistan Navy spokesman, “Pakistan Navy helped Indian fishermen who had been cut off in the open sea for the last 8 days”.

The spokesman added that the Indian fishermen boat, S.T.Maras was stranded there due to fault in the engine. Twelve persons were on board were rescued in the operation. The Pak Navy ship P.N.S. Alamgir’ technical team removed the fault, provided, foodstuff and gave medical aid to the fishermen.
 
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Sea Platforms

Damen begins work on first of two OPVs for Pakistan Navy

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

25 April 2018

A computer-generated image of the OPVs being built by Damen Shipyards for the Pakistan Navy. Source: Pakistan Navy

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards has begun work on the first of two 1,900 tonne multipurpose offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Pakistan Navy (PN).

An article published in the April issue of the PN’s Navy News magazine revealed that a steel-cutting ceremony for the first ship was held at Damen’s shipyard in Galati, Romania, where the second ship will also be built.

Images have also emerged of a keel-laying ceremony recently held at the same yard showing that the vessel class is being designated the OPV 1900. The ceremony was attended by PN Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Projects), Rear Admiral Farrokh Ahmad.

The contract for the OPVs was signed in June 2017.

The 90 m-long vessels will have a full-load displacement of about 1,900 tonnes, and a top speed of 22 kt. The OPVs have been described by the PN as “state-of-the-art vessels” especially suited for anti-surface, anti-air, and maritime security operations.

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Two Commodores of Pakistan Navy, namely Mirza Foad Amin Baig and Mian Zakirullah Jan have been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect.

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Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig


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Rear Admiral Mian Zakirullah Jan
 
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Pakistan Navy Ship ALAMGIR (Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate) while on Counter Piracy mission under Task Force-151 provided logistic assistance to sailing yacht BENYLEO 2, which was in dire need of fuel in area about 180 NM North East of Somalia. Sailing yacht BENYLEO 2 is owned by Mr Joao Armindo Furtado of Azores Island Portugal and is currently on round the world sailing trip with his wife Joana Amen and two children aged 8 and 5 years.

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Naval Chief visits Command and Staff College Quetta

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Rawalpindi: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Command and Staff College Quetta, where he addressed the course participants and faculty members.

The Naval Chief dilated upon the maritime security dynamics; challenges and opportunities.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said that it is imperative to jump-start the maritime sector which has immense potential for national development.

The Naval Chief told the participants to remain abreast with latest regional and international situation and focus on their professional development.
 
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