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Will PN keep Marines postured only for creek or make it into a real expeditionary force like their namesake USMC??
PN is working according to a development plan, after the current programmes are well advanced. The follow up will include (if finances and economy are sufficiently strong to allow).
1. 6-8 new frigates (either newer type 054 or next gen PLAN).
2. Jet powered LRMPA to gradually replace P3.
3. Drone aircraft that can perform MP and ASW.
4. A type 071 or similar vessel 1 or 2.
5. A further 4 or 6 Jinnah Corvette/light frigate.
6. A further order of submarines after Hangor program is completed.
7. Coastal sub/special forces program.
8. Further expansion of Pak Marines.
9. Dedicated small number of fighter aircraft.
10. 4 - 6 destroyer vessels with 052 DDG most likely purchased. With talks between Chinese and Pakistani officials already taken place.
11. Development of SSBN and SSN and have a true 2nd and 3rd strike capability.
12. Long Range SLBM and SLCM.
This is very ambitious and any number of things could halt or stop these programs (finances being the most likely). But all the services and especially the Navy are thinking forward.