Pakistan Navy’s Second Hangor-Class Submarine Hits the Water in China
— March 15, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Pakistan Navy has launched its second Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Shushuk (Desig), at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd., Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China.
Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, was the chief guest at the ceremony, according to a statement from the Directorate General Public Relations (Pakistan Navy).
In his address, Vice Admiral Bilgrami underscored the importance of maritime security in the region’s evolving geo-strategic environment. He reaffirmed the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring a secure maritime domain.
He noted that the Hangor-class submarines, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, will play a crucial role in maintaining regional stability and maritime order.
Acknowledging the contributions of China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company Ltd. (CSOC), Bilgrami expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress and emphasised that the Hangor-class submarine programme strengthens the longstanding Pakistan-China partnership.
Pakistan signed an agreement with CSOC to acquire eight Hangor-class submarines during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan. Under the contract, four submarines will be built in China, while the remaining four will be constructed in Pakistan at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd. (KS&EW) under a Transfer of Technology programme. The submarines will feature cutting-edge weapons and sensors, enabling them to engage targets at standoff ranges.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Pakistan and China, including representatives from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd. and CSOC.
Karachi
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