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[fatman17]

SAMS
Arms imports to Pakistan, 1948-2012

China Pakistan 1 HQ-2/CSA-1 SAM system 1983 1983 - 1983 (1)

France Pakistan (11) Crotale SAM system 1974 1976 - 1978 (11) 'Pasban' programme

France Pakistan 1 Crotale SAM system 1983 1985 - 1985 (1)

Italy Pakistan (10) Spada-2000 SAM system 2007 2010 - 2012 (8) EUR415 m deal; Spada-2000 Plus version; delivery2010-2013

Switzerland Pakistan (200) GDF 35mm AA gun 1981 1983 - 1988 (200) GDF-002 version

Switzerland Pakistan (48) GDF 35mm AA gun 2006 2007 - 2009 (48) Part of CHF156 m ($120 m) deal

United States Pakistan 6 Mk-15 Phalanx CIWS 1987 1987 - 1988 (6) For modernization of 6 Gearing (Tariq) destroyers

United States Pakistan 1 Mk-15 Phalanx CIWS 1988 1988 - 1988 1 For modernization of 1 Country (Babur) destroyer

United States Pakistan (25) M-19 40mm SPAAG 1955 1955 - 1955 (25) Ex-US

Source:
SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, retrieved 1 February 2014

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[fatman17]

Helicopters III
Z-18

It was reported that the 602 Institute/Changhe have been developing an improved medium transport helicopter (Z-18?) to replace the old Z-8. The helicopter is thought to be based on the earlier AC313/Z-8YJ (or Z-18YJ?) design and features a redesigned lower fuselage and improved WZ-6 turboshafts. It also features a nosed mounted weather radar and FLIR/TV turret. Z-18 has entered the service with PLAN and is stationed onboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning for crew transportation. The latest image (February 2014) indicated an ASW/anti-ship variant has been developed and is undergoing test. This variant (Z-18FQ?) carries a large surface search radar under its nose and the FLIR/TV turret was relocated to the starboard side. The helicopter also has large pylons installed for carrying large AShMs (e.g. YJ-83K). Dozens of small openings are positioned along its rear loading ramp which could be used to release sonobuoys.
- Last updated 2/4/14

possible replacement for the SeaKings ASW

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Helicopters III
Z-18

It was reported that the 602 Institute/Changhe have been developing an improved medium transport helicopter (Z-18?) to replace the old Z-8. The helicopter is thought to be based on the earlier AC313/Z-8YJ (or Z-18YJ?) design and features a redesigned lower fuselage and improved WZ-6 turboshafts. It also features a nosed mounted weather radar and FLIR/TV turret. Z-18 has entered the service with PLAN and is stationed onboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning for crew transportation. The latest image (February 2014) indicated an ASW/anti-ship variant has been developed and is undergoing test. This variant (Z-18FQ?) carries a large surface search radar under its nose and the FLIR/TV turret was relocated to the starboard side. The helicopter also has large pylons installed for carrying large AShMs (e.g. YJ-83K). Dozens of small openings are positioned along its rear loading ramp which could be used to release sonobuoys.
- Last updated 2/4/14

possible replacement for the SeaKings ASW

Well its worth a study for replacement of SeaKings.

 

[fatman17]

Pak naval ship concludes goodwill visit
By Jamil Khan January 31, 2014
DUBAI: Pakistan naval ship (PNS) Alamgir has concluded a five-day goodwill visit to the UAE to mark the strong bilateral relationship between the two brotherly countries that has been in existence for decades.

Marking the conclusion of the five-day visit, Javed Jalil Khattak, Pakistan consul general in Dubai and the Northern Emirates along with Staff Brigadier Abdullah Abdullah Ali Al-Shehi, Director Operations & Training of UAE Navy, officers of the UAE navy and members of the diplomatic community attended the reception held on board the vessel.

In his address, Khattak said the visit of the Pakistani naval ship was a manifestation of the close brotherly, diplomatic and military relations between both countries. He stated that the navies of Pakistan and the UAE periodically conduct joint exercises to ensure stability of the region. “We aim to work with each one of our friends to fight against terrorism, smuggling, piracy and all such wrongdoings recognised by international law,” he emphasised.

Khattak stressed that Pakistan’s relations with the UAE had stood the test of time, and further strengthening of fraternal bonds remains the cornerstone of policies pursued by the leaderships of both countries.

The PNS Alamgir arrived on Jan. 26 at Port Rashid, Dubai, led by Captain Muhammad Munib and his crew.

Khattak said Pakistan believes in promoting peace and security in the region. He declared that joint Pakistan-UAE collaboration aimed to maintain peaceful waters and trade, as Pakistan was committed to maintain stability in the region and curb terrorism, he added.

The CG paid tribute to the UAE leadership for supporting Pakistan with economic and social upliftment in testing times. He also mentioned that over a million Pakistanis are presently living and contributing to the development of the UAE, while at the same time earning a very decent living in extremely favourable circumstances. He also expressed satisfaction over the positive contributions of expatriate Pakistanis to the economic and infrastructural development of the UAE.

 

[Nishan_101]

Helicopters III
Z-18

It was reported that the 602 Institute/Changhe have been developing an improved medium transport helicopter (Z-18?) to replace the old Z-8. The helicopter is thought to be based on the earlier AC313/Z-8YJ (or Z-18YJ?) design and features a redesigned lower fuselage and improved WZ-6 turboshafts. It also features a nosed mounted weather radar and FLIR/TV turret. Z-18 has entered the service with PLAN and is stationed onboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning for crew transportation. The latest image (February 2014) indicated an ASW/anti-ship variant has been developed and is undergoing test. This variant (Z-18FQ?) carries a large surface search radar under its nose and the FLIR/TV turret was relocated to the starboard side. The helicopter also has large pylons installed for carrying large AShMs (e.g. YJ-83K). Dozens of small openings are positioned along its rear loading ramp which could be used to release sonobuoys.
- Last updated 2/4/14

possible replacement for the SeaKings ASW

Like with 12 Z-9, PN should go for 12-16 Z-15s as well.

 

[fatman17]

Navy commenced 'Asymmetric Warfare Course 2014'

The three month long 'Asymmetric Warfare Course' organized by the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced recently (27th Jan) at the SBS headquarters in Trincomalee. Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohan Amarasinghe graced the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest.

The second course conducted by the SBS comprised of twenty-four personnel including officers and sailors representing foreign countries such as China, Pakistan, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Sudan.

Accordingly, one officer and three sailors from Pakistan, four officers from Sudan, four officers from China, one officer from Bangladesh and a Coast Guard officer including two sailors from Maldives will be the course participants.

Meanwhile, eight sailors have been included from the SBS to follow this year's course.

 

[fatman17]

Military Capabilities
Pakistan, Oman discuss naval co-operation
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
06 February 2014
Co-operation between the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) was discussed on 1 February in Muscat, Oman, in a meeting between Admiral Asif Sandilla, Pakistan's Chief of the Naval Staff and Sayyid Badr bin Saud al-Busaidy, Minister responsible for Defence Affairs. Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis Al Ra'eesi, Commander of the RNO also attended.
Besides reviewing existing combined arrangements such as the bilateral 'Thamar Al Tayyab' naval exercise, the two navies also discussed areas in which naval co-operation between them could be enhanced (although no further details on potential co-operation opportunities are available at this stage).
'Thamar Al Tayyab' is a biennial exercise that consists of a sea phase and a harbour phase.

 

[fatman17]

PN gets 32-tonne tug

Published 2014-02-11 07:13:42

KARACHI: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admn) Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed has said that self-reliance has always been the main principle of the Pakistan Navy and in this context the navy has always extended full support to the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) to make rapid progress towards indigenisation.

Addressing as a chief guest at a handing over ceremony of a 32-tonne bollard pull tug built for the Pakistan Navy by the KS&EW on Monday, he said the tug was 34 metres long with displacement of 481 tonnes. It has maximum speed of 12 nautical miles and bollard pull of 32 tonnes. “The tug is fitted with a very robust foundering arrangement for all-round tugging operation for almost all sizes of ships and crafts.”

Earlier in his welcome address, KS&EW MD Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah thanked the government and the Pakistan Navy for their continued patronage. He said that the construction of this tug was distinct due to very robust design and state-of-art equipment and machinery to facilitate multi-purpose operations.—APP

 

[Nishan_101]

PN gets 32-tonne tug

Published 2014-02-11 07:13:42

KARACHI: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admn) Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed has said that self-reliance has always been the main principle of the Pakistan Navy and in this context the navy has always extended full support to the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) to make rapid progress towards indigenisation.

Addressing as a chief guest at a handing over ceremony of a 32-tonne bollard pull tug built for the Pakistan Navy by the KS&EW on Monday, he said the tug was 34 metres long with displacement of 481 tonnes. It has maximum speed of 12 nautical miles and bollard pull of 32 tonnes. “The tug is fitted with a very robust foundering arrangement for all-round tugging operation for almost all sizes of ships and crafts.”

Earlier in his welcome address, KS&EW MD Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah thanked the government and the Pakistan Navy for their continued patronage. He said that the construction of this tug was distinct due to very robust design and state-of-art equipment and machinery to facilitate multi-purpose operations.—APP

Any Chances of Marketing the TUG and STUS to other countries... and was it our own design. PN should have its own Design Bureau...

 

[Gryphon]

New pusher tug handed over to Pak Navy

February 11, 2014

Karachi

A 32 tonnes pusher tug constructed at the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works was formally handed over to the Pakistan Navy at a ceremony held on Monday.

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admin) Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed was the chief guest on the occasion. Lauding the performance of the KS&EW, he said that self-reliance has been at the forefront of the navy’s policies, which has been supporting and interacting closely with the local defence industries, particularly the Karachi Shipyard, to make steady progress towards indigenisation.

The 34-meter-long pusher tug is fitted with robust fenders for optimal tugging capacity and has a maximum speed of 12 knots.

KS&EW Managing Director Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah thanked the government and the Pakistan Navy for their patronage.

He said that the Karachi Shipyard managed to complete all contractual milestones for this tug well before time and vowed to maintain efficient performance standards at all costs.

New pusher tug handed over to Pak Navy - thenews.com.pk

 

[fatman17]

Any Chances of Marketing the TUG and STUS to other countries... and was it our own design. PN should have its own Design Bureau...

good point!

 

[Nishan_101]

PN design Bureau working in close with NESCOM-Naval and GIDS-Naval in developing small, medium and large vessels for Military and commercial purposes.

 

[alimobin memon]

I have some Pakistan navy pics from Google earth Can I upload the pics here and ask questions here ?

 

[fatman17]

Country Risk
Australian, Pakistani warships seize USD102 million cannabis shipment in Arabian Sea
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
17 February 2014

Crew members from the RAN's HMAS Melbourne boarding a suspicious dhow off the Omani coast on 13 February 2014. (Department of Defence, Australia)

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide-class guided missile frigate HMAS Melbourne and the Pakistan Navy's (PN's) Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate PNS Alamgir took part in a combined counter-narcotics operation off the Omani coast on 13 February. The operation netted close to 2 tons of suspected cannabis resin with an estimated street value of approximately USD102 million.

According to a statement issued by the Australian Department of Defence on 18 February, a suspicious dhow was first located east of Masriah Island, Oman, by Alamgir on 12 February. Melbourne joined the surveillance operation in support. Crew members from Melbourne boarded the dhow a day later and found 1,951 kg of cannabis resin in a hidden compartment within the vessel's fishing hold.

Melbourne 's commanding officer Commander Brian Schlegel said the success of the operation helps to prevent the funding of international terrorism. "The 62 bags contain cannabis resin bricks - almost 4,000 bricks in total. Each brick is more than enough to buy an AK-47 or IED [improvised explosive device] components. Therefore, removing the funding that flows from the sale of these drugs has a direct impact on a terrorist organisation's ability to buy weapons in the future," Schlegel said.

Alamgir and Melbourne are currently on patrol in the Indian Ocean under the tasking of the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational naval arrangement that conducts maritime security operations in Middle East and Indian Ocean waters.

Since departing Australia in August 2013, Melbourne has successfully interdicted nine suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, seized 543 kg of pure heroin, and 23.8 kg of suspected methamphetamines.


JDW

I have some Pakistan navy pics from Google earth Can I upload the pics here and ask questions here ?

sure mate!

 

[Nishan_101]

Country Risk
Australian, Pakistani warships seize USD102 million cannabis shipment in Arabian Sea
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
17 February 2014

Crew members from the RAN's HMAS Melbourne boarding a suspicious dhow off the Omani coast on 13 February 2014. (Department of Defence, Australia)

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide-class guided missile frigate HMAS Melbourne and the Pakistan Navy's (PN's) Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate PNS Alamgir took part in a combined counter-narcotics operation off the Omani coast on 13 February. The operation netted close to 2 tons of suspected cannabis resin with an estimated street value of approximately USD102 million.

According to a statement issued by the Australian Department of Defence on 18 February, a suspicious dhow was first located east of Masriah Island, Oman, by Alamgir on 12 February. Melbourne joined the surveillance operation in support. Crew members from Melbourne boarded the dhow a day later and found 1,951 kg of cannabis resin in a hidden compartment within the vessel's fishing hold.

Melbourne 's commanding officer Commander Brian Schlegel said the success of the operation helps to prevent the funding of international terrorism. "The 62 bags contain cannabis resin bricks - almost 4,000 bricks in total. Each brick is more than enough to buy an AK-47 or IED [improvised explosive device] components. Therefore, removing the funding that flows from the sale of these drugs has a direct impact on a terrorist organisation's ability to buy weapons in the future," Schlegel said.

Alamgir and Melbourne are currently on patrol in the Indian Ocean under the tasking of the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational naval arrangement that conducts maritime security operations in Middle East and Indian Ocean waters.

Since departing Australia in August 2013, Melbourne has successfully interdicted nine suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, seized 543 kg of pure heroin, and 23.8 kg of suspected methamphetamines.


JDW



sure mate!

Nice!!! Was it a Drill?