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This was second ship on trial on 12 November leaving sea port, so I can surely say that above pictures are of 3rd ship electronics and weapon integration completion. We should soon see news on completion of trial of PNS Tipu Sultan the second ship and its induction ceremony in Pakistan Navy. Any other forum members with same opinion?
Wake up and Cheer up members. second Tughril Tipu Sultan is coming to Pakistan.
Waiting for news on second ship departure from China to Pakistan


Alhamdulillah ( Thanks to ALLAH )


SECOND TYPE 054 A/P FRIGATE PNS TAIMUR COMMISSIONED AT CHINA .​

















Pakistan Navy Ship TAIMUR has been commissioned at Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard, China. Head of Pakistan Navy Mission at China Commodore Rashid Mehmood Sheikh graced the occasion as Chief Guest. #PNSTAIMUR is the second ship of four Type 054 A/P Frigates constructed for Pakistan Navy. The first 054 A/P #Frigate PNS TUGHRIL has joined PN Fleet in January 2022, while another two frigates of same class are presently under construction at China. PNS TAIMUR is a technologically advanced and highly capable sea asset having hi-tech weapons & sensors, latest combat management and electronic warfare system to fight under multi-threat environment. These ships will provide sustainable boost to the combat capability of Pakistan Navy and enable to meet emerging challenges in the domain of maritime security and regional peace. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest underlined that induction of state-of-the-art Type 054 A/P Frigates will significantly enhance Pakistan Navy capabilities in strengthening defence of sea frontiers. He also praised the concerted efforts made by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC), China Ship Development & Design Centre (CSDDC), HZ Shipyard and PLA (Navy) for the landmark achievement by timely delivery of the well-equipped and potent Frigate. Later, Deputy Director General Military Product Dept China in his address highlighted that Pakistan and China are cognizant of changing geopolitical environment and taking effective measures to deal with the added responsibilities and evolving challenges together. He underscored that friendship between the two countries is a pillar of peace and stability in the region. The ceremony was attended by high level dignitaries from BOMETEC, OIMC, SASTIND, PLA (N) and CSSC besides Chairmen of CSTC & HZ Shipyard along with prominent figures of Pakistan community in China .




 
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Waiting for ship departure from China, first ship took one month to arrive from China to Pakistan as it was calling on multiple ports and doing exercises in sea to check its endurance and weapons and machinery performance. We should expect same with PNS Taimur. Recently saw Japnese navy doing exercises with PNS Tughril near Karachi. Can anyone share those pictures, it was on The Nation newspaoer.
 
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Japs after Tughril to assess capability of ships to counter its foe next door. Japnese navy exercises with Pakistan Navy.

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The Murasame-class guided missile destroyer JS Harusame (DD-102) of Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force visited Pakistan’s Karachi Port. Joint naval exercises were also held with the Japanese ship and the Pakistan Navy surface fleet. JS Harusame and Type 054A/P FFG, PNS Tughril (F-261) conducted naval warfare exercises in the Arabian Sea.
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China, Pakistan kick off joint naval drill off Shanghai, ‘target maritime security threats’
By
Liu Xuanzun

and Guo Yuandan
Published: Jul 10, 2022 07:03 PM


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With Pakistan's most advanced warship built by China participating, China and Pakistan launched a joint naval exercise off Shanghai on Sunday to further enhance military cooperation and deepen friendship,

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with Chinese analysts saying that the drills target maritime security threats, including those to strategic transport sea lanes.

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Based on agreements reached by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and the Pakistan Navy, the two sides will hold joint naval drill Sea Guardians-2 in maritime and aerial spaces off Shanghai in mid-July, Captain Liu Wensheng, a spokesperson for the PLA Navy, said in a statement on Sunday.

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An opening ceremony was held at a naval port in Wusong, Shanghai on Sunday, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on the day. The drills will last until Wednesday.

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The PLA Eastern Theater Command Navy sent the

frigate Xiangtan
the corvette Shuozhou
the comprehensive supply ship Qiandaohu,
a submarine,
an early warning aircraft,
two fighter jets and a helicopter,

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while the Pakistan Navy's frigate Taimur joined the exercise, CCTV reported.

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Themed "jointly dealing with maritime security threats," the exercise will feature training courses including joint strike against maritime targets, joint tactical maneuvering, joint anti-submarine warfare and joint support for damaged vessels, Liu said.

The drill's goal is to enhance defense cooperation, conduct professional and technical exchanges, deepen traditional friendship between the two countries and the two navies, and promote the development of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan, Liu said.

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The exercise is a normal arrangement according to an annual schedule, and it is not aimed at a third party, the spokesperson said.

China and Pakistan face non-traditional security threats including piracy and maritime terrorists in regions like the Indian Ocean, so it has become necessary that the two countries enhance cooperation in these aspects, Wei Dongxu, a Chinese military expert, told the Global Times on Sunday.

The two countries also need to jointly demonstrate their capabilities in safeguarding strategic sea lanes that transport energy and goods, Wei said.

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This is the second time a China-Pakistan joint naval exercise has been codenamed Sea Guardians. The first edition of the Sea Guardians exercise was held in January 2020 in the North Arabian Sea off Karachi, media reported at the time.

Wei said that the Sea Guardians drill could become routine between the two countries navies.

China and Pakistan enjoy a high level of strategic mutual trust, and the two countries' militaries engage in all types of exchanges.

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Now that the Pakistan Navy has commissioned more, advanced frigates, it has gained enhanced capabilities in distant waters, enabling it to conduct more joint activities with China that can further enhance the two countries' mutual trust and fulfill international responsibilities, Wei said.

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Pakistan's vessel in the drill, the Taimur, is the second of four powerful Type 054A/P frigates built by China. It was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in Shanghai on June 23. The first ship in the Type 054A/P-class, the Tughril, joined the Pakistan Navy Fleet in January.

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President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi said during the Tughril's induction ceremony that the Type 054A/Ps will not only serve to reinforce the security architecture of Pakistan's maritime zones across the country's maritime border, but also help safeguard the sea routes of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

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The newly delivered Taimur's participation in the drills indicates its high technical maturity, the success in the Pakistani sailors' training, as well as the rich experience accumulated by the Tughril, Chinese analysts said.

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