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[fatman17]

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Exporting Type54 FFG.

The list of Type54's potential customers keep growing, first Pakistan, then Bangladesh, (Algeria?) now Thailand.

are Type54's on the buying list?

 

[Gentelman]

There was a video of the Pak-Saudi naval exercise, the senior naval offrs were seen wearing the same grey uniform.

well overall it is cool....
I like it...
a camoflag pattern dress tough not needed bt it is cooler than previous one...

 

[Gentelman]

Commander Naval Strategic Force
Command (NSFC), Rear Admiral Shah
Sohail Masood, while addressing an
impressive graduation ceremony of a fresh
batch of 550 smartly turned out SPD
Security Force Trainees from Sindh
Regimental Centre at Hyderabad today,
said that the force has over a short span of
time emerged as a three dimensional force
capable of defending the assets from land,
air and seaward threats.
He urged the newly trained recruits to
achieve proficiency in their weapons and
equipment to thwart designs against the
security of strategic assets. He emphasized
that the nation had posed enormous
confidence in them and it was obligatory to
come up to the expectation with resilience
and hard work.
The Chief Guest congratulated the
successful trainees and conveyed his
special compliments to faculty members
and instructors for their professional
acumen, dedication and devotion towards
training this batch. Later, the Chief Guest
awarded prizes to the outstanding recruits
in different academic and training fields.
The new batch of soldiers will now assume
security responsibilities with the existing
force of over 20,000 security troops of SPD
to further augment the security of
Pakistan’s Strategic Assets.
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...2984235294:mf_story_key.253375 5847997050202

 

[fatman17]

Hasham new Navy Commander Pakistan Fleet

By: Our Staff Reporter | January 31, 2013


KARACHI - Rear Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique has assumed the office of Commander Pakistan Fleet here on Wednesday. On command’s assumption, he is now the operational in-charge of all PN ships, submarines, missile boats and aviation units.

The change of command ceremony was held at Dockyard, where Vice Admiral Zakaullah handed the command to newly-appointed commander.

Rear Admiral Hasham Bin Saddique received the guard of honor and was introduced to other officers of the command. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistan Navy officers and sailors.

Rear Admiral Khan Hasham joined Pakistan Navy in 1978 and was commissioned in 1980. He has a distinguished career with wide ranging command and staff experience. He has commanded Pakistan Navy Ship Shahjahan, PNS Bahadur, Pakistan Naval Academy, Pakistan Navy War College and Maritime Operations Training Complex. He has also been the Commandant National Security College (NDU) Islamabad. During his service, Hasham also served as the Squadron Operations Officer of 25th Destroyer squadron, Executive officer Pakistan Navy Ship Badr, Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet, ACNS (Plans) and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admin).

He also held the command of Multinational Maritime Task Force (CTF 150) at HQ NAVCENT Bahrain.

Before assuming the appointment of Commander Pakistan Fleet, the Admiral was serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters. The officer undertook initial training at Britannia Royal Naval College UK and won the Sword of Honour as best All round graduate.

He did his Masters in Joint Warfare and War Studies and MSc in Operations Research. He also attended many professional courses including Surface Warfare Course, Long Communication Course, Joint Services Staff Course and Armed Forces War course.

Rear Admiral Hasham has also received Sitara-e-Imtiaz Military for recognition of his services.

 

[Gentelman]

KARACHI: Pakistan has set up the Joint
Maritime Information and
Coordination Center to exploit the
country’s marine interests and
enhance their security.
The facility was inaugurated by Federal
Defence Minister Navid Qamar at a
ceremony held at PNS Qasim Manora on
Thursday.
During a media briefing following the
inaugural ceremony, Pakistan Navy
Commander Coast Rear Admiral Zafar
Mehmood Abbasi said Indian fishermen
‘stole Pakistani fish worth 8 billion a year’
due to lack of coordination between the
institutions.
He said the Somali pirates were operating
near Pakistani waters but they were
pushed back.
The newly launched coordination center
would consist of the Pakistan Navy, KPT,
Port Qasim, Gwadar Port, Pakistan
Maritime Agency Cost Guards and Sindh
and Balochistan Fisheries. The center
would facilitate these institutions for
information sharing and enhancing their
performance through coordination.

JMICC set up with a proactive
approach to meet challenges
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy with a proactive
approach has established the Joint
Maritime Information and Coordination
Centre (JMICC) to meet the challenges in
the sea.
This was stated by the Commander Coast,
Rear Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.
He was briefing the media persons about
the JMICC here on Thursday.
The centre was inaugurated by Defence
Minister, Syed Naveed Qamar.
Admiral Abbasi said that the centre would
be able to meet these challenges.
Replying to a question, he said that there
were some piracy attacks on foreign ships
near the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEC) of
Pakistan.
Admiral Abbasi further pointed out that
Pakistan Navy has devised a system in
coordination with the Pakistan Maritime
Security Agency (PMSA).
Under this, he added, the Pakistani ships
and aircraft would respond in case of any
piracy threat in the Pakistani EEZ or to the
vessels of Pakistan National Shipping
Corporation beyond our EEZ. There are
also teams of our Special Services
personnel.
Admiral Abbasi also highlighted the
significance of the shipping lanes and that
95 percent of our trade is through sea.
He said that the JMICC was aimed at
lateral coordination and information
sharing among the stakeholders in the
maritime sector to effectively respond to
the threat.
About the challenges he said that these
pertain to the illegal drug trade, weapons
smuggling, human smuggling, smuggling of
basic commodities besides piracy etc.
Admiral Abbasi said that Pakistan Navy is
in the deep sea, Pakistan Maritime
Security Agency is near the coast while
Customs and Fisheries Department are on
the land. There are also Pakistan Coast
Guard, Anti- Narcotics Force.
The JMICC would timely exchange the
information and coordination among the
stakeholders so that they could respond
accordingly.
JMICC has been established by the
Pakistan Navy for the consolidation of
maritime strategy to counter all threats
and challenges.
This is also aimed to harmonise the
efforts of all maritime stakeholders
through timely gathering and sharing of
information to effectively safeguard
maritime interests of Pakistan.
The Centre will be manned round the
clock and representatives from all
maritime stakeholders will form part of
the Centre.

 

[Jango]

Abu Dhabi: Pakistan will for the first time display three naval vessels including a submarine during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX to be held here in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 20.

Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Embassy, Jameel Ahmad Khan, Pakistan Ambassador to the UAE said the display of the naval vessels, for the first time in 12 years of their country’s participation at IDEX and NAVDEX, will be highlighted with their submarine PNS Khalid.

“With the regional security situation becoming complex and uncertain at times, Pakistan’s defence industry is compelled to develop a response that is proportionate to challenges that lies ahead,” he said.

“Our defence industry offers affordable military defence solutions. The significance and prominence of our presence in IDEX is Pakistan offering all its defence products at very affordable prices that can easily be afforded by regional countries which include the Middle East and North Africa (Mena region), Khan said.

“Defence production is attaining more significance due to fast changing security environment around the globe. In the First World War and the Second World War, they were conventional wars, now the enemy is not visible, this has been compounded by borderless enemies. Borderless enemies like Al Qaida and others,” Khan explained.

The Pakistani envoy stressed the importance of maritime defence vessels in the face of the increasing number of piracy attacks on the high seas in the region.

“Displaying our naval vessels, the submarine (PNS Khalid) and two other vessels — PNS Jurrat and PNS Shah Jahan — have all been modified and upgraded indigenously in Pakistan,” he said.

Among the major Pakistan companies at IDEX will be Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO), Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS &EW), National Radio & Telecommunications Corporation (NRTC), Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POF) among others.

“We have over 24 main and auxiliary units taking part in this year’s IDEX. Our presence will also cement the long-standing relations and military co-operation with the UAE,” the Pakistani envoy said.

“Events like this provide a unique opportunity for our defence-related industries both in public and private sectors. To display their products and to interact directly with the defence industry of the developed world,” he said.

Pakistan

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan set to display naval prowess at IDEX 2013

As many as 10 defenc*e manufa*cturin*g compan*ies and 14 auxili*ary compan*ies to partic*ipate in the exhibi*tion in UAE.

By APP Published: February 9, 2013


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will be putting up its Oceanique class Agosta 90B submarine, PNS/M Khalid along with indigenously fabricated naval crafts for display at the defence exhibition in UAE next week.

The country will be represented by as many as 10 defence production companies along with 14 auxiliary enterprises at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2013 being held in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Jamil Ahmad Khan told a media briefing on Friday that this will be the first time Pakistan will be displaying its naval crafts which have been indigenously modified and upgraded. While Pakistan bought the French-built Khalid, it has built two subsequent versions of the diesel powered submarine, PNS/M Saad (built with French assistance) and PNS/M Hamza (indigenously built).

Besides the submarine, the multipurpose auxiliary craft (MPAC) Jurrat which was fabricated in Pakistan along with full integration of weaponry would go on display. Alongside it would sail destroyer Shahjahan, which has been indigenously modified per Pakistan Navy’s requirements and integrated for warfare.

Pakistan, Khan said, is exporting defence equipment to 40 countries across the globe. “We are offering affordable solutions for the defense needs of all countries specially the countries which are looking for low cost affordable solutions,” he said.

The Ambassador emphasised that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and desires to live in peace and harmony with the world but the regional security situation has become complex and uncertain. Therefore, Pakistan’s defence industry is compelled to develop a response that is proportionate to challenges that confront the country.

The Pakistani defence companies that will participate in IDEX2013 include the Pakistan ordnance factories with three auxiliary companies, defence export promotion organisation, global industries and defence solutions (GIDS) with seven auxiliary companies, heavy industries taxila (HIT), embroidery export corp, Karachi shipyard and engineering works (KS&EW), national radio and telecommunication corporation (NRTC), service industries Ltd, soaring high Inc. and sure nice traders.

Pakistan set to display naval prowess at IDEX 2013

As many as 10 defenc*e manufa*cturin*g compan*ies and 14 auxili*ary compan*ies to partic*ipate in the exhibi*tion in UAE.

By APP Published: February 9, 2013


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will be putting up its Oceanique class Agosta 90B submarine, PNS/M Khalid along with indigenously fabricated naval crafts for display at the defence exhibition in UAE next week.

The country will be represented by as many as 10 defence production companies along with 14 auxiliary enterprises at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2013 being held in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Jamil Ahmad Khan told a media briefing on Friday that this will be the first time Pakistan will be displaying its naval crafts which have been indigenously modified and upgraded. While Pakistan bought the French-built Khalid, it has built two subsequent versions of the diesel powered submarine, PNS/M Saad (built with French assistance) and PNS/M Hamza (indigenously built).

Besides the submarine, the multipurpose auxiliary craft (MPAC) Jurrat which was fabricated in Pakistan along with full integration of weaponry would go on display. Alongside it would sail destroyer Shahjahan, which has been indigenously modified per Pakistan Navy’s requirements and integrated for warfare.

Pakistan, Khan said, is exporting defence equipment to 40 countries across the globe. “We are offering affordable solutions for the defense needs of all countries specially the countries which are looking for low cost affordable solutions,” he said.

The Ambassador emphasised that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and desires to live in peace and harmony with the world but the regional security situation has become complex and uncertain. Therefore, Pakistan’s defence industry is compelled to develop a response that is proportionate to challenges that confront the country.

The Pakistani defence companies that will participate in IDEX2013 include the Pakistan ordnance factories with three auxiliary companies, defence export promotion organisation, global industries and defence solutions (GIDS) with seven auxiliary companies, heavy industries taxila (HIT), embroidery export corp, Karachi shipyard and engineering works (KS&EW), national radio and telecommunication corporation (NRTC), service industries Ltd, soaring high Inc. and sure nice traders.

 

[diabolic_67]

Wonderful move. This will finally bring a good direction to PN, and increase the morale.

Hasham new Navy Commander Pakistan Fleet

By: Our Staff Reporter | January 31, 2013


KARACHI - Rear Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique has assumed the office of Commander Pakistan Fleet here on Wednesday. On command’s assumption, he is now the operational in-charge of all PN ships, submarines, missile boats and aviation units.

The change of command ceremony was held at Dockyard, where Vice Admiral Zakaullah handed the command to newly-appointed commander.

Rear Admiral Hasham Bin Saddique received the guard of honor and was introduced to other officers of the command. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistan Navy officers and sailors.

Rear Admiral Khan Hasham joined Pakistan Navy in 1978 and was commissioned in 1980. He has a distinguished career with wide ranging command and staff experience. He has commanded Pakistan Navy Ship Shahjahan, PNS Bahadur, Pakistan Naval Academy, Pakistan Navy War College and Maritime Operations Training Complex. He has also been the Commandant National Security College (NDU) Islamabad. During his service, Hasham also served as the Squadron Operations Officer of 25th Destroyer squadron, Executive officer Pakistan Navy Ship Badr, Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet, ACNS (Plans) and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admin).

He also held the command of Multinational Maritime Task Force (CTF 150) at HQ NAVCENT Bahrain.

Before assuming the appointment of Commander Pakistan Fleet, the Admiral was serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters. The officer undertook initial training at Britannia Royal Naval College UK and won the Sword of Honour as best All round graduate.

He did his Masters in Joint Warfare and War Studies and MSc in Operations Research. He also attended many professional courses including Surface Warfare Course, Long Communication Course, Joint Services Staff Course and Armed Forces War course.

Rear Admiral Hasham has also received Sitara-e-Imtiaz Military for recognition of his services.

Marines have been using a green-blue pattern for a while,you can see one of them in the first picture.
But this Grey pattern thats on the naval uniform seems kinda new.
The ones with the grey unifrom aren't marines btw.

This is the new working uniform that will replace the blue uniform worn on ship.

 

[diabolic_67]

Pakistan Navy is ran by professional and experienced sailors. You should give them some credit on making their own strategic decisions.

 

[cabatli_53]

Published: 19 Feb 2013

Seen here at NAVDEX on board the Pakistan Navy missile-armed fast attack craft PNS Jurrat is Aselsans STOP 25mm stabilised remote-control small-calibre gun.

Recently fitted as a replacement for the twin manual 25mm mounting previously installed on Jurrat, the STOP mounting incorporates an onmount electro-optical director for target acquisition and tracking.

STOP has been developed by Aselsan (Stand 05-A20) to meet navies requirements for closein defensive firepower against a range of air and surface targets.

Able to accept a variety of 20mm, 25mm and 30mm cannon, the non-penetrating, two-axis stabilised turret mounting has been designed to enable simple installation and integration.

The independent electro-optical sight, integrated into the turret assembly, provides for fully automatic target detection and tracking. It can also function in a surveillance mode (without aiming the gun).

STOP right now - IDEX 2013 | IHS Jane's

30mm Stop

 

[Safriz]

Feb 19, Colombo: A four-member Pakistan Navy delegation headed by
Commodore Mehboob Elahi arrived in Colombo on a six-day visit to Sri
Lanka, Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said in a release Tuesday. The visit is aimed at sharing experiences and learning in the field of anti- terrorism between the two countries. The current visit is a follow up of the Staff level
talks initiated between the two countries in September 2012, when a high powered
defence delegation from Pakistan visited Sri Lanka to commence first formal staff level
talks between Sri Lankan and Pakistani Armed Forces. The inaugural Staff Level Talks in September 2012 covered a wide range of issues
relating to Army, Navy and Air Force and it was decided that both countries will
exchange defence delegations for experience sharing. Accordingly, the Sri Lankan Naval
delegation recently undertook an extremely fruitful visit to Pakistan. During its stay in Sri Lanka, Pakistan Naval delegation will call on Commander of Sri
Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage and other high ranking officers. The
delegation will also visit Eastern and Southern Naval Commands. The delegation will apprise its interlocutors on Pakistan's naval experiences and
challenges at various training institutes in Sri Lanka. Defence Advisor, High Commission
of Pakistan, Colonel Sheharyar Parvez Butt will accompany delegation during calls and
other important activities. The Commencement of Staff Level Talks between the two countries has taken
association between Pakistan and Sri Lanka to further heights, and has manifested in
close cooperation and coordination on significant defence related issues, the High
Commission said. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have comprehensive and mutually beneficial training
collaboration for personnel of Army, Navy and Air Force. Since independence, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have consistently maintained close, cordial
and mutually supportive relations especially in the field of defence. Both nations have
assisted each other during testing times in their histories.

 

[alimobin memon]

Published: 19 Feb 2013

Seen here at NAVDEX on board the Pakistan Navy missile-armed fast attack craft PNS Jurrat is Aselsans STOP 25mm stabilised remote-control small-calibre gun.

Recently fitted as a replacement for the twin manual 25mm mounting previously installed on Jurrat, the STOP mounting incorporates an onmount electro-optical director for target acquisition and tracking.

STOP has been developed by Aselsan (Stand 05-A20) to meet navies requirements for closein defensive firepower against a range of air and surface targets.

Able to accept a variety of 20mm, 25mm and 30mm cannon, the non-penetrating, two-axis stabilised turret mounting has been designed to enable simple installation and integration.

The independent electro-optical sight, integrated into the turret assembly, provides for fully automatic target detection and tracking. It can also function in a surveillance mode (without aiming the gun).

STOP right now - IDEX 2013 | IHS Jane's

30mm Stop

so we have this ciws ? on what platform im confused!

 

[fatman17]

so we have this ciws ? on what platform im confused!

Pakistan Navy missile-armed fast attack craft PNS Jurrat

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistan-navy/41-pn-news-discussion-15.html#ixzz2LVUYBNwL

 

[fatman17]

NAVDEX 2013: STM signs contract for Pakistan fleet tanker project


Author:Richard Scott, Abu Dhabi

Last posted:2013-02-20



Turkish technology and systems engineering house Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) has signed a contract with Pakistan's Ministry of Defense Production to provide technical and material support for the construction of a new double-hull fleet tanker for the Pakistan Navy.

Displacing 15,600 tons and measuring around 155 m in length, Pakistan's new double-hull fleet tanker will be equipped with replenishment at sea rigs and feature a helicopter flight deck. (STM)

According to STM, the contract covers the detailed design of the new ship - to be built in-country by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) - together with the supply of a kit of materiel, integrated logistic support, training test, and trials. STM will also provide consultancy and management support for the four-year program.

The new tanker, displacing 15,600 tons and approximately 155 m in length, will be equipped with replenishment at sea rigs for underway replenishment. It will also have a helicopter flight deck, allowing for vertical replenishment operations.

A conventional all-diesel machinery plant, driving controllable pitch propellers, has been specified. The ship will be able to achieve a speed of 20 kt.

KSEW has already built a number of warships for the Pakistan Navy, but this is the first time the yard will build a large auxiliary ship at its facilities. The local construction of the new tanker is in line with the Pakistan Navy's goal of achieving greater self-reliance and the increased indigenization of defense equipment production.

JDW

 

[fatman17]

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Exporting Type54 FFG.

The list of Type54's potential customers keep growing, first Pakistan, then Bangladesh, (Algeria?) now Thailand.

are Type54's on the buying list?

Frigates Past And Future From China

February 22, 2013:

China has been successful exporting its 2,500 ton Type 53 frigates over the last two decades and now is finding many foreign customers for its replacement the 4,000 ton Type 54A. This is a 134.2 meter (440 foot) long ship with a top speed of 49 kilometers an hour and a range of 14,400 kilometers. The crew of 165 operates a 76mm cannon, two 30mm multi-barrel anti-missile autocannon, eight C-803 anti-ship missiles, six anti-submarine torpedoes, 12 240mm anti-submarine rockets, 72 tubes carrying decoy rockets, 32 VLS cells containing anti-aircraft or anti-submarine missiles and a helicopter. The radars, sonar and electronics are all Chinese made. Sixteen Type 54s have been built and at least three more are being built. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Algeria and Thailand are all interested.


China developed several new designs to replace the 40 year old Type 53, but the most successful has been the Type 54, which first appeared in 2005. This ship is based on Western, not Russian, designs. The first two built were less capable than the later Type 54A model. After the second Type 54 appeared in 2006, the weapons and electronics of the design were greatly upgraded and became the Type 54A.

Despite the demand for the Western style Type 54A, there are still many foreign customers who prefer the smaller, Russian style, Type 53. This includes Chinese users. China recently completed upgrades on the last six Type 053 frigates built, apparently in order keep them in service for another decade or more. Originally built in the 1990s, the six Type 053H1G ships were the last of 53 built over about twenty years. Based on the older Russian Riga class frigate, the Chinese expanded the original 1,400 ton Riga design (armed with depth charges, three 100mm guns and torpedoes) to a missile laden 2,500 ton vessel equipped with modern electronics.

The latest version of the 053, called the F-22, is still built but only for export. The primary customer is Pakistan. The remaining Chinese Type 53s are mainly used for coastal patrol. They are 103.2 meters (320 feet) long and have a top speed of 46 kilometers an hour. These 2,400 ton ships can operate on internal fuel and supplies for 15 days at a time. The ships are armed with eight C-803 anti-ship missiles, two automatic 100mm guns, and four 37mm anti-aircraft guns. There are also regular and rocket launched depth charges.

Pakistan has received three F-22P frigates from China and is built another in Pakistan. The Pakistanis were very pleased with their inexpensive Chinese warships and ordered four more, to be built in Pakistan. The F-22P is an improved version of the Chinese Jiangwei II (053H3). Pakistan already had four of these, as the F-22.

The 123 meter (406 foot) long F-22P displaces 2,500 tons and carries an eight cell short range (8.6 kilometers) FM-90N surface-to-air missile system. There are two four cell anti-ship missile systems (180 kilometers range C-802s), two three cell launchers for rocket launched ET-52C anti-submarine torpedoes, two six cell RDC-32 anti-submarine rocket launchers. There is also a 76.2mm gun, two 30mm anti-missiles auto-cannon, and a helicopter. Each ship has a crew of 202 and a top speed of 52 kilometers an hour. The F-22Ps are inexpensive, costing about $200 million each. The new American LCS weighs about the same but has only half as many sailors in the crew, lots more automation, and costs over $600 million.


SP