Tipu7
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PN is not fond of Z9E. So far the platform has turned out to be a headache as far as its maintainance is concerned. I believe PN will avoid increasing the fleet of Z9. Instead it will replace them in longer term with same option which will be replacing Alouettes. Be it T625, be it AW139.If the PN is interested in the AW101, then it means it'll procure additional Z-9ECs to support ASW/utility operations from its new ships
We have four ZDK-03 for Southern sectors; including Arabian sea, for this role. Pakistan will avoid procurement of systems with overlapping capabilities.I understand why not, but in comparison to the AW101, much better reliability, and much easier maintenance.
Anyways, the AW101 comes with as an AWAC version as well, wishful thinking on my part, but hope you get it.
The AEWC version of Marlin is meant for those navies which have to use their surface fleets for oceanic power projection, something which is not in accordance of Pakistan's naval posture.