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Pakistan Navy Chief meets Italian Navy Chief in Rome
27 Sep, 2018

ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi arrived in Italy for an official visit.

He called on Chief of Italian Navy Admiral Valter Girardelli and Commander-In-Chief Italian Naval Fleet Admiral Donato Marzano in separate meetings.

On his arrival at Italian Naval Headquarters at Rome, CNS was received by Chief of Italian Navy Admiral Valter Girardelli. A ceremonial guard with military honours was also presented to the Naval Chief.

 

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Naval chief calls on Italian Chief of Defence General Staff

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who was on an official visit to Italy called on Italian Chief of Defence General Staff, General Claudio Graziano and Secretary General Defence, Lt General Carlo Magrassi in separate meetings, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Friday.

During the meetings, professional matters of mutual interest and bilateral defence ties were dilated upon.

Italian dignitaries appreciated the role and contributions of Pakistan Navy in spearheading various initiatives for maintaining peace and stability and lawful order at sea.

Both sides agreed and looked forward to further enhancing the interaction between Pakistan and Italy in the diverse fields of training, mutual visits, port calls and defence collaboration.

 

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[Path-Finder]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1046004718668066817

thank feck about bloody time!

 

[Corsair255]

The frigate PNS Saif and one maritime patrol plane from Pakistan Navy to attend the naval execise "Mavi Balina 2018" (Blue Whale 2018), hosted by Turkish Navy.

https://turkishnavy.net/2018/09/28/mavi-balina-2018-naval-exercise-starts-tomorrow/

 

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Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, inspecting Guard of Honour on his arrival at Italian Naval Headquarters.

 

[PDW]

German Sonar for Agosta-90 upgrade? German Government issued in 2018 licence for export to Pakistan of sonar systems for existing submarines worth EUR 52 million.
https://augengeradeaus.net/2018/09/bundesregierung-genehmigt-ruestungslieferungen-an-saudis/
ASO 713/723?

 

[Corsair255]

German Sonar for Agosta-90 upgrade? German Government issued in 2018 licence for export to Pakistan of sonar systems for existing submarines worth EUR 52 million.
https://augengeradeaus.net/2018/09/bundesregierung-genehmigt-ruestungslieferungen-an-saudis/
ASO 713/723?

Check this out, probably related with it...

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/kelv...ystems-to-pakistan.479368/page-2#post-9617682

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A friend of mine is working for this Project and what he told me the complete combat system will be renewed with a derivative of an ISUS system. Atlas will be supplying the sensor hardwares and Havelsan will be responsible combat system software and a Pakistani company (i can't remember the name) will be responsible the weapons interfaces and etc.

 

[syed_yusuf]

OPV 1 and 2 .. any ETA for them to join PN patrolling force.

 

[ghazi52]

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi addressing Pakistan Navy Seminar on Maritime issues held at Karachi

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan Navy ship ‘SAIF’ participated in joint exercises with the Turkish navy, an official press release said on Tuesday.



The exercises, including Mavi Balina 2018 and bilateral exercise Turgutreis-II, were aimed at enhancing interoperability between participating navies through the development of combined tactics, techniques and practices.

SAIF is fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors for undertaking all types of maritime operations in multi-threat environment, the Navy said.

It added that the Z9EC organic ASW helicopter from 222 aviation squadron of Air Arm is also embarked on-board the ship. Upon arrival at the port, the ship was received by Pakistan’s naval attaché and Turkish navy officials.

Commander Karachi (COMKAR), Rear Admiral Asif Khaliq exchanging souvenir with Flag Officer Commanding Aksaz Naval Base, Rear Admiral Semih Ozanguc.

 

[BHarwana]

Just heard the news Pakistan Navy quits CTF in western Indian ocean due to worsening ties with USA.

 

[ARMalik]

Not sure if this was posted before, anyways here it is.

Pakistan receives decommissioned MCMV from Belgium

https://www.janes.com/article/83658/pakistan-receives-decommissioned-mcmv-from-belgium

Shipping company Peters & May Ltd has transported a decommissioned mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) from Belgium to Pakistan.

The UK-based company announced on its website that the 540-tonne ship, along with three 40 ft containers containing additional parts, had been delivered to the South Asian country by mid-2018.

No further details about the identity of the ship were provided. However, Jane’sunderstands the vessel in question is the ex- Aste r (ex-M 915) MCMV, a decommissioned Belgian navy Flower-class (Tripartite) MCMV.

It is unclear whether the ship will be operated by the Pakistan Navy (PN) or used for spares. Pakistan currently operates three similar Tripartite-class ships acquired from France, known as the Munsif (Éridan) class in PN service.

 

[GriffinsRule]

These are very good ships and certainly will come very handy in PN service.