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China provides better view of CM-802AKG stand-off missile at IDEX.


Author:
Robert Hewson, Abu Dhabi Section:

Last posted:
2013-02-28


China's Precision Machinery Import Export Corporation (CPMIEC) has exhibited the CM-802AKG stand-off land-attack missile for the first time outside China. The new precision-guided weapon has probably already been fielded by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), using the reported local designation YJ-83KH, but potential export customers have previously been shown only models - and only at events within China.

A JH-7A test and development aircraft of the CFTE carries a CM-802AKG missile along with its associated data link pod (under fuselage, forward). The aircraft also carries a camera pod to film weapons release tests (under fuselage, aft). (Robert Hewson)
At IDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi in mid-February CPMIEC displayed a large image of a CM-802AKG missile carried by a Xian JH-7A attack aircraft, operating with the China Flight Test Establishment (CFTE). The opaque cover for the missile's imaging infra-red (IIR) seeker is clearly visible. The aircraft is fitted with a data link pod that is also used in conjunction with China's KD-88 air-to-surface weapon, indicating that both missiles have a man-in-the-loop targeting and retargeting capability.

The CM-802AKG is a derivative of the radar-guided CM-802AK anti-ship missile, produced by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. Because of its new IIR seeker, it is optimized for use against land targets, including re-locatable mobile targets, while still retaining an anti-ship capability. The turbojet-powered missile has a maximum launch range of 230 km but can be controlled by another aircraft at 280 km from its intended target. The 670 kg CM-802AKG is fitted with a 285 kg penetrating warhead.

The CM-802AKG was first seen in public at the November 2010 Airshow China. Until its IDEX appearance it had only been displayed at Airshow China and only as a mock-up. CPMIEC did not explicitly identify the CM-802AKG in its presentation at IDEX but the missile's emergence there indicates that the weapon is now a fully-fledged export product.

JDW

 

[fatman17]

Saturday, March 2, 2013

A little write up on 056


The first 056 class No. 582 was officially handed over to PLAN on the 25th of February as Wu Shengli, Commander of PLAN personally came to inspect the ship. While it is referred to as light frigate by Chinese news, it really should be classified as a corvette or OPV based on its size and displacements. This class is expected to be the next mass produced PLAN shipping class.

The type 056 class fills the gap between the 4000-ton 054A class frigate and 220-ton 022 class FAC. As of now, at least 9 other 056s have already been launched by the 4 shipyards building them. The overall number of this class is expected to be between the final count of 054A (probably around 20) and 022 (around 80). They are expected to replace the 10 Type 053 class Jianghu frigates currently serving in the South China Sea Patrol flotilla and the close to 50 Type 037 class missile boats.

In many ways, the type 056 hull is based on the Pattani class OPV that China built for Thailand from 2005 to 2006, although more signature reduction work is done such as the shielding of the funnels. Currently, 056 is equipped with 4 YJ-83s and AK-176M for ASuW missions along with a 8-cell HQ-10, AK-176M and two automated new single 30-mm barrel CIWS for self defense. Although the first few ships are not fitted with Towed Array sonar, it could provide some support for near sea ASW missions with a helipad large enough to hold Z-9C (and possibly Z-15 in the future), appearance of bow sonar bulb and 6 torpedo tubes installed in what looked to be the hangar. Most likely, the earliest 056 units will be used to replace Type 037s in the Hong Kong garrison and green water patrol missions. I expect a good number of Type 056 to eventually be used to patrol the disputed areas in South China Sea. Compared to the ships it is replacing, Type 056 requires 1/3 of the crew size of Jianghu class while offering more punch and similar endurance. Compared to Type 037, it should have better endurance, seakeeping and far stronger ASuW and AAW capabilities. It should be able to handle the naval threats from neighboring countries like Vietnam, Phillipines and Thailand. The goal is to free up larger ships like the Type 054A class and Type 052C/D class for blue water missions. In the future, I could also see ASW variants of Type 056 replacing the Type 037 sub chasers and more dedicated patrol versions of Type 056 with hangar large enough to hold 2 S-100 size UAVs.

Posted by Feng

will PN show interest in the type 056?

 

[fatman17]

Tuesday, March 05, 2013


Turkish Navy chief visits Pak Naval Headquarter

* Visiting commander to call on the president

Staff report

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Naval Forces Commander Admiral Emin Murat Bilgel, accompanied by his personal staff, is on an official visit to Pakistan.

On his arrival at the Pakistan Naval Headquarters, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila received the visiting Turkish commander. A smartly turned out contingent of the Pakistan Navy, clad in ceremonial dress, presented him with the guard of honour.

Later, the visiting dignitary was introduced to various principal staff officers (PSOs) at the Naval Headquarters.

Admiral Emin Murat and Pakistan’s chief of the naval staff held detailed discussions on professional matters. A comprehensive briefing on the regional maritime security situation and operational developments was also given to the visiting dignitary.

During his visit the Turkish admiral would also call on the president of Pakistan, and other naval authorities in Lahore and Karachi.

 

[fatman17]

Commander Qatar Air Force calls on VC of Naval Staff

Thursday, March 07, 2013 - Islamabad—ommander Qatar Emiri Air Force, Major General Mubarak Mohammad Al-Kumait Al-Khayarin on Wednesday called on Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafiq in his office at Naval Headquarters here.

They held detailed discussion on professional matters, said a press release issued by Pakistan Navy.

Major General Mubarak Mohammad joined Qatar Emiri Air Force in 1977. Besides commanding the Qatar Emiri Air Force, he has had the privilege to hold a number of Command and Staff appointments including Officer Commanding Fighter Wing, Director Operations, Plans and Training.—PP

 

[Zarbe Momin]

What at moment Pakistan Navy has is Scheiße (Bull ****). They have three good Agost 90 B Submarines but lack in numbers, Four good F-22P Frigrates with very very shrot range FM-90 air defence missle system which make F.22P vulnerable (sorry to say but this is fact), Azmat class missle boats are good green water sytem also at moment lack in numbers. 23 mm gun on Azmat class missle boat is automatic but no radar and IR/Optical sensors are coupled with gun. Pakistan Navy do not have blue water fast speed boats for antisubmarine role to assist Frigrates and destroyers. In future no serious plan to have destroyers. No serious plan to have air defence missle system against air attack and in future to counter curise missle attack on naval bases and oil refineries and sea ports. Navy marine corps has just Mistral and Bofors RBS.70, good but not enough, marine corps lack helicopters to transport marine in case of conflict with india. They have not learnt lesson their PC.3 remain air born without suport of fighter jets. India taught us lesson in 1999 in atlantic incident, but pakistan navy didnt learn as usual.

 

[fatman17]

something hilarious from Rupee News



Proposed Pakistani Naval bases and Listening Posts

Posted on 14 March 2013.


“They” are leaving in 2014. It will be time to spread Pakistani wings. Investments in the navy are crucial and important.

It is rumored that Pakistan is building a Nuclear powered Submarine. The next project will be an Aircraft Carrier. It is inevitable that Pakistan defends the Gulf and the sea lanes and its own interests.

A nuclear umbrella can be given to countries that allow Pakistani bases. Saudi Arabia is already part of the defense system

Pakistan has to build bases in the Asian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Karachi. Islamabad should stop calling the Ocean south of Karachi “Indian Ocean”

A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are proposed Pakistani bases. Pakistan has to convert the sea into the Asian Ocean. In order to do this, Islamabad has to work with the Chinese and Muslim nations in the Middle East and Africa.

Pakistan already has a secret base in Saudi Arabia. There should be listening posts and a Naval base in the UAE, and Oman, and possibly one in Yeman. There has to be a base in the Maldives and in the Comoros. There has to be a base in Oman and one possibly one in Lanka (most contentious). Lanka would ultimately relent, especially because Pakistan and China essentially saved the country from being bifurcated.

 

[fatman17]

Pakistani Navy Ship visits JIP March 24-27

Last updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013.




JEDDAH — Pakistan Navy Ship “PNS Shahjahan” will be visiting Jeddah Islamic Port March 24-27 on a goodwill-cum-training visit.

The ship derives its name after Shahjahan, the third son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who was born in Lahore. Shahjahan, at the age of 14, became the emperor of India when his father died in 1628. He extended the Mughal Empire to southern India and valiantly tried to expand the empire to Balkh and Badakhshan in northern Afghanistan.

PNS Shahjahan is the third ship to bear the name. A Type-21 ship, it was commissioned in Pakistan on Sept. 23, 1994.

Pakistanis living in and around Jeddah can visit the ship on Tuesday, March 26 from 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs. Those who intend to visit the ship may contact Zakaullah, PA to Naval & Air Attache, Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh and forward their names and mobiles numbers to 01-4884111 Ext: 2205, 01-4887792 and can also send their details on fax No. 01-4887953 before 1500 hrs on March 19, a press release issued by the Pakistan Consulate General here said. — SG

 

[Safriz]

Two pusher tugs handed over to Pakistan Navy * PN signs contract with KS&EW for 15,000-tonne capacity fleet
tanker KARACHI: Two pusher tugs constructed at the Karachi Shipyard
and Engineering Works were formally handed over to Pakistan
Navy on Tuesday in a ceremony held at Karachi Shipyard. Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafiq was the
chief guest on the occasion. Addition of these pusher tugs in
Pakistan Navy fleet is an important milestone achieved towards
self-reliance. Pakistan Navy has also signed a contract with
KS&EW for construction of a 15,000-tonne capacity fleet tanker. Addressing the ceremony, the chief guest said that while
Pakistan’s geographical location and geostrategic environment
essentially necessitates building of a strong and balanced Navy to
defend our maritime interests; realisation of our force goals
through foreign acquisitions only is becoming increasingly
difficult. The changing geo-political dynamics also suggest that the access
to the foreign defence technologies, particularly in the high-end
domains would be either denied or hard to come by in the
coming year. Accordingly, self-reliance has been at the fore front
of policies, and it is in this context, Pakistan Navy has been
supporting and interacting closely with the local defence industries, particularly Karachi Shipyard to make a steady
progress towards indigenisation. Appreciating the efforts of Karachi Shipyard, the Admiral said that
Karachi Shipyard has delivered up to our expectations and has
been a major support to PN Fleet for new constructions as well as
for repair of ships. Karachi Shipyard also deserves acclaim for its
revival and unprecedented progress during testing times when
the global shipping industry as a whole is on the decline. It is well poised to manifest its potential of undertaking major
shipbuilding and engineering projects for the country and also for
the foreign clients, to earn and save valuable foreign exchange.
Recent award of contract for construction of 15,000-tonne
capacity fleet tanker by PN is manifestation of the same. He
assured of all-out support of Pakistan Navy to KS&EW for its revitalisation so that all future growth plans are timely
materialised. Earlier in his welcome address, Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir
Shah, Managing Director Karachi Shipyard gave a brief account of
the progress of Karachi Shipyard and underlined the projects
being undertaken for Pakistan Navy. He mentioned that presently
KS&EW is undertaking construction of 5 Pakistan Navy vessels. He apprised that the 4th F-22 P Frigate PNS ASLAT has successfully
completed all harbour and sea trials and will be handed over to
PN in April this year. In addition, a Fast Attack Missile Craft and a
32-tonne tug are also under construction and will be handed over
to PN as per the contractual schedule. The ceremony was
attended by a large number of PN officers, engineers and technicians of Karachi Shipyard. pr Home | National

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5C03%5C20%5Cstory_20-3-2013_pg7_12

 

[Green Angel]

Pakistan Navy will be handed over 4th F-22 P Frigate in April 2013

Pakistan Navy will be handed over 4th F-22 P Frigate in April 2013 | PakSoldiers

Pakistan Navy will be handed over 4th F-22 P Frigate in April 2013
March 21, 2013


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Handing over two pusher tugs on Tuesday, Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) is all set to deliver to Pakistan Navy the 4th F-22 P Frigate PNS ASLAT next month.

Also, the KS&EW is constructing for Navy a fast attack missile craft and a 32-ton tug expected to be handed over as per contract schedule. The Navy has also signed a contract with KS&EW for construction of a 15000-ton capacity fleet tanker.

Tuesday saw the KS&EW formally handing over two pusher tugs to Pakistan Navy in a ceremony held here at the Karachi Shipyard with Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafiq present as a chief guest on the occasion. Addition of these tugs in the Navy fleet is considered to be an important milestone achieved towards self reliance.

Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Muhammad Shafiq said while Pakistan’s geographical location and geo-strategic environment essentially necessitated building of a strong and balanced Navy to defend the country’s maritime interests; realisation of the country’s force goals through foreign acquisitions only was becoming increasingly difficult.

The changing geo-political dynamics also suggest that access to the foreign defence technologies, particularly in the high end domains, would be either denied or hard to come by in the coming years, said the chief guest. Accordingly, self reliance has been at the forefront of policies, and it is in this context, Pakistan Navy had been supporting and interacting closely with the local defence industries, particularly Karachi Shipyard, to make a steady progress towards indigenization.

Appreciating the efforts of Karachi Shipyard, the Admiral said Karachi Shipyard had delivered up to Navy’s expectations and had been a major support to PN fleet for new constructions, as well as, for repair of the ships.

Karachi Shipyard also deserved acclaim for its revival and unprecedented progress during testing times when the global shipping industry as a whole was on the declines, he said. It was well poised to manifest its potential of undertaking major shipbuilding and engineering projects for the country and also for the foreign clients to earn and save valuable foreign exchange.

Recent award of contract for construction of 15000-ton capacity fleet tanker by PN was manifestation of the same. He assured of all out support of Pakistan Navy to KS&EW for its revitalization so that all future growth plans were timely materialised. Earlier, Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah, Managing Director KS&EW, gave a brief account of the progress of Karachi Shipyard and underlined the projects being undertaken for Pakistan Navy. He said presently KS&EW was undertaking construction of five vessels for Navy. He apprised the 4th F-22 P Frigate PNS ASLAT has successfully completed all harbor and sea trials and would be handed over to PN in April this year.

In addition, a Fast Attack Missile Craft and a 32-ton Tug are also under construction which would be handed over to PN as per the contractual schedule. The ceremony was attended by a large number of PN officers, engineers and technicians of Karachi Shipyard. The design, drawing and kit of material for the two pusher tugs had been supplied by the Damen Shipyards of Holland. In fact, Pakistan Navy modernization will enable her to defend effectively the country coastal boundaries.

 

[Donatello]

CEO of Turkey’s Havelsan software and systems integration company , Sadik Yamac has confirmed that Pakistan Navy has placed an order for its Ship Integrated Combat Management System (GENESIS) to upgrade its PNS Alamgir (F 260).

But is PNS Alamgir going to get any offensive weapons? Like Cruise missiles and SAMs??

 

[fatman17]

Friday, March 29, 2013

PN commissions 3rd Pak Marines Battalion


KARACHI: In order to further strengthen the defence of Gwadar Port and to enhance the security of vital Pakistan Navy (PN) assets and installations along the western coasts, the PN has achieved a significant milestone by commissioning the 3rd Pak Marines Battalion. The commissioning ceremony was held today at Gwadar.

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafiq was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest said that at present the country is faced with internal and external threats, which makes security our main concern.

Pak Marines always remained steadfast and proved their mettle whenever the nation called for them, be that defence of creeks, air defence, aid to civilians during natural disasters or countering cowardly acts of terrorism, he added.

The chief guest further said that the PN is making all out efforts to equip Pak Marines with modern weapons and also focusing on their professional training in line with the modern-day requirements. staff report


the issue with PN marines is that all 3 battalions are not at full strength due to very stringent qualification standards. 80% of the candidates dont qualify.

 

[UmarJustice]

Sandila confers military awards on officers

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila on Thursday conferred military awards on Pakistan Navy officers and men in an impressive investiture ceremony held here at Bahria Auditorium.
The recipients of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) are Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed, Vice Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali, Vice Admiral Tahseen Ullah Khan and Rear Admiral Saleem Akhtar.
Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) was awarded to Commodore Shahid Habib, Commodore Altaf Habib, Commodore Imran Saeed, Commodre Ali Abbas, Commodore Asif Khaliq, Commodore Ayaz Ahmed Nasir, Commodore Arshad Mahmood Khan, Commodore Baber Bilal Haider, Commodore Mateen ur Rehman, Commodore Asim Raza, Commodore M Sohail Ahmad, Commodore M Ishaq, Commodore Babur Sattar and Commodore Naveed Ahmed Rizvi.
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) was awarded to Capt. Dr. Muhammad Junaid Khan, Capt. Syed Hashim Raza Rizvi, Commander Hamid Shakil, Commander Jamil Akhtar, Commander Atif Ijaz Dar, Commander Muhammad Zia, Commander Mahmood ul Haq, Commander Arshad Mehmood, Commander S M Amir Ahtesham, Commander Khalid Habib, Commander Saqib Ilyas, Commander Liaqut Ali, Commander Syed Muhammad Khalid, Commander Zahid Rauf, Commander Zeeshan Shahid, Lieut Commander Ozair Abdul Latif, Lieut Commander Muhammad Zubair, Lieut Commander Kashif Mehmood, Lieut Commander Rana Saeed Ahmed and Lieut Commander Muzaffar Amin Shah.
Tamgha-i-Basalat were awarded to Commodore M Sohail Ahmad, Surgeon Commodore Najmus Saqib Khan, Capt. Azhar Naeem, Commander Mohammad Shahzad, Commander Shahzad Hamid, Lieut Commander Aijaz Ahmed, Lieutenant Farrukh Naveed, Lieutenant Abdullah Gulzar, Lieutenant Bilal Hasan, Sub Lieut Maqsood Tabasum, Mohammad Ali CMA(OT), Tasawar Hussain CDA-I, Fazal Muhammad CDA-I, Muhammad Khalid Pervez CDA-III, Muhammad Anwar Hameed MGA(G)-III, Khaliq Hussain CDA-IV, Shahid Naseer MGA(M)-IV, Nazir Badshah L/MAR, Shoukat Khan MGT(G)-I, Tahir Habib LPM, M Saleem Akhtar LPM, Khalid Farooq CDT-I, Mazhar Hayat CDT-I, Abid Ali PM, M Haroon STD-I, Izhar Hussain MAR-II and Ali Raza PM.
In addition, 20 Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military) Class-I were awarded to PN sailors. Muhammad Nawaz Asim MEA-III was declared the best sailor of the year 2012 whereas Muhammad Ishaq Draughtsman and S Nehal Ahmed LM were proclaimed the best civilian employees of the year 2012.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of serving and retired officers of the Armed Forces and families of the award winners.



Sandila confers military awards on officers

 

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[airbus101]

PN will buy atleast 4ATRS72 to replace F27 this is according to Alan Warnes

 

[fatman17]

Admiral Sandila visits Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra

Friday, 12 April 2013

Posted by Imaduddin


ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy, Admiral Asif Sandila visited Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, (PAC) Kamra on Thursday.


The Naval Chief was given a comprehensive briefing on the working of PAC Board and its factories.


He also visited various facilities of the complex and lauded the valuable contributions of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex towards the aerial defence of the country by providing prompt support for various weapon systems of the PAF.


He especially appreciated the production capability of the JF- 17 Co-production Project.


He emphasized on the synergistic prospects between Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy and appreciated the capabilities achieved by PAC Kamra in this regard.


The CNS also underscored the significance of various facilities of PAC Kamra that could be utilized for further strengthen the operational readiness of Aviation Fleet of Pakistan Navy and reiterated all out support for fruitful cooperation in aviation related activities.


Earlier, on his arrival he was received by Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, Chairman PAC Board Kamra, who introduced the members of PAC Board and Managing Directors to the Naval Chief.


Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra has grown from strength to strength over the years.


Being the leading Aviation Industry it has placed Pakistan amongst the elite group of countries that manufacture fighter aircraft.




APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013