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Pakistan Navy to Induct First Hangor-Class Submarine Next Year

11/5/2025

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Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Pakistan Navy, says the service will induct its first Hangor-class submarine next year.
The $5 billion deal covers eight submarines, four built in China and four assembled in Pakistan by 2028.
The project aims to boost underwater warfare capabilities and local tech transfer.
Admiral Ashraf says 054A/P frigates strengthen naval operations.
He says the China partnership rests on mutual trust and shared strategic interests, with future collaboration.

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Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Pakistan Navy, says the service will induct its first Hangor-class submarine next year.
The $5 billion deal covers eight submarines, four built in China and four assembled in Pakistan by 2028.
The project aims to boost underwater warfare capabilities and local tech transfer.
Admiral Ashraf says 054A/P frigates strengthen naval operations.
He says the China partnership rests on mutual trust and shared strategic interests, with future collaboration.