Category: Naval Warfare

Pakistan Navy's Farewell to PNS TARIQ: The Last Type-21 Ship
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Pakistan Navy’s Farewell to PNS TARIQ: The Last Type-21 Ship

Karachi, August 5, 2023 – In a poignant yet impressive ceremony held at the PN Dockyard in Karachi, the Pakistan Navy bid a heartfelt farewell to its last Type-21 Class Ship, the PNS TARIQ, which had dutifully served the nation for an impressive span of 30 years. Gracing the event as the Chief Guest was Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, welcomed the Chief Guest aboard

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Pakistan Launches 4th MILGEM Corvette PNS TARIQ
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Pakistan Launches 4th MILGEM Corvette PNS TARIQ

Pakistan added another powerful warship to its naval fleet, with the Launche of 4th MILGEM Corvette PNS TARIQ. PNS TARIQ is the 4th vessel in the MILGEM corvette class being built indigenously under a joint program between Pakistan and Turkey. The contract to construct four MILGEM corvettes was signed in 2018 between Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production and Turkey’s ASFAT shipyard. The first two ships are being built at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, while PNS TARIQ and one more ship

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MKE has unveiled UCA Smart Sea Mine
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MKE has unveiled UCA Smart Sea Mine

Turkish Company MKE has unveiled a revolutionary offensive air-launched UCA smart sea mine, during IDEF2023 (International Defense industry Fair). This cutting-edge mine can be deployed from various platforms, such as the F-16, Akinci, and Aksungur Drones, making it a formidable force in naval warfare. Developed in collaboration with TÜBİTAK SAGE and another company, the UCA Smart Mine boasts advanced features, including sensor fusion technology, acoustic magnetic and pressure signature classification, and radar-absorbing materials, making it undetectable during flight. Precision Guided

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L&T and Navantia to jointly design and build P75(I) submarines for India
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L&T and Navantia to jointly design and build submarines for India

L&T and Navantia to jointly design and build P75(I) submarines for the Indian Navy. The submarines will be based on Navantia’s S80 class, which is currently undergoing sea trials in Spain. The signing of the TA is a significant milestone for India’s submarine program. It will help to modernize the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet and strengthen its maritime capabilities.The contract is worth an estimated €4.8 billion ($5.26 billion), making it one of the largest defense contracts in India’s history. It

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ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile Transfer to TCG KINALIADA
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ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile Transfer to TCG KINALIADA

On February 10, 2023, the Turkish Navy marked a major milestone as the ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile was officially transferred to the MİLGEM TCG KINALIADA (F-514) Corvette. This state-of-the-art national anti-ship missile, developed by Roketsan with domestic resources, has been eagerly awaited by the Turkish Naval Forces for years. The equipping of the TCG KINALIADA Corvette with the ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile means that the Turkish Navy’s dependence on the US-made HARPOON Missile has officially come to an end. With the ATMACA

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Lockheed Martin awarded Navy contract worth $1.2B
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Lockheed Martin awarded Navy contract worth $1.2B

Under a $1.2 billion contract awarded on Friday, Lockheed Martin has been tasked with delivering hypersonic missiles to the Navy and Army. These missiles are compatible with the Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers, and are part of the hypersonic weapon program that Lockheed Martin is overseeing as the integrator. The program, which the Navy refers to as Conventional Prompt Strike and the Army refers to as Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, employs a common round but uses different launchers for each service. As

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