Pakistan’s naval power has reached a new peak. The first Hangor-class submarine has arrived at Karachi Port, marking a defining moment in the country’s defence modernisation journey. This historic arrival reflects the deepening strategic ties between Pakistan and China and signals a bold new chapter for the Pakistan Navy. A Historic Arrival The Pakistan Navy […]
Abstract: This article proposes the “Sir Creek Dialogue: Fostering Voisinage and Cooperation,” an initiative, as a pragmatic pathway for India and Pakistan to manage the complex Sir Creek maritime boundary dispute. Grounded in the principle of voisinage (good neighborliness), this approach aims to move beyond entrenched geopolitical positions, build mutual confidence, and ensure a stable and prosperous […]
Pakistan and Malaysia are deepening their naval partnership to address growing maritime security challenges in the region. Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Pakistan Navy, recently concluded an official visit to Malaysia, where he engaged with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) leadership to strengthen bilateral defense ties. This strategic visit underscores the commitment of both […]
Very recently, Exercise BARRACUDA-XIII was undertaken by Pakistan from 9 to 11 December 2025 along the coast of Arabian Sea to test preparedness against oil pollution incidents at sea. Led by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), the exercise represented a coordinated national effort involving Pakistan Navy (PN), port authorities, oil terminal operators, civil administration, […]
Pakistan Navy has achieved a significant milestone in its naval modernization program with the successful launching of GHAZI, the fourth Hangor class submarine, at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd’s Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. This development marks a crucial step forward in Pakistan’s strategic defense capabilities and reinforces the growing defense partnership between Pakistan […]
The Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of new air defence missile in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating enhanced capabilities against aerial threats. As the Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of new air defence missile, the FM-90 (N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile system successfully engaged maneuverable aerial targets during the firepower demonstration, reaffirming the Navy’s […]
Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test flight of a domestically developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s naval strike capabilities. The Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test flight of the SMASH system (internally designated P282), demonstrating advanced guidance technology and maneuverability features that substantially enhance Pakistan’s maritime power projection and […]
The ADVENT Combat Management System demonstrates operational superiority in challenging real-world scenarios, successfully completing complex naval engagement sequences during recent Pakistani military exercises. As the ADVENT Combat Management System demonstrates operational superiority across diverse operational environments, Turkish defense technology continues establishing itself as a formidable alternative to Western naval combat systems in international markets. Developed […]
The recent announcement of India’s Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul’ has escalated from a routine diplomatic friction into a critical test of maritime security, fundamentally altered by India’s own strategic pronouncements. From Pakistan’s perspective, the scale and location of the exercise, scheduled for late October 2025, are inherently provocative. Involving an estimated 25,000 troops, over 20 warships, […]
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines under a China-Pakistan cooperation project is expected to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy. The Pakistani naval chief emphasized that the China-Pakistan cooperation project for these advanced submarines is progressing smoothly, representing a cornerstone […]
