Pakistan Navy’s 2300 Tons OPVs launched by Damen

[chama]

Why not type 055

I think in another thread Navy Head laid out details of planned modernization and re-equipping
It seems 6 more ship OPV/Corvette Class or FastTrack will happen

• Likely 6 More Tabouk Class OPV/Corvettes

Ex PN Chief Zafar Mehmood Abbasi highlighted PN modernization

The (former) CNS Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi reveals in his farewell address that the PN is procuring 4 MILGEM Ada corvettes from Turkey. Delivery timeline is between 2023-2025. The key takeaway is that design and engineering technology transfer will take place and the FIFTH (5th) ship will be...

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[monitor]

Why not type 055

Type 55 is too big for Pakistan a Pakistan special Type 52D will be best for Pakistan as heavy weight destroyer.

 

[Akh1112]

Why not type 055

China only exports things it is capable of dealing with in the event of a conflict.

Besides this, there is no 055 export variant- it is too new. There may be a 052DE but that is to be seen later. These 6 opv/corvettes will be useful for a2/ad in littoral waters, destroyers may not be as useful in the shallow waters of the coastline

 

[Incog_nito]

Is PN placing a follow-up order of another 2 or 4 of these OPVs?

 

[time pass]

Is PN placing a follow-up order of another 2 or 4 of these OPVs?

2 more likely, depends on the weapon integration results on 1st two....

 

[Incog_nito]

2 more likely, depends on the weapon integration results on 1st two....

I think they should go for another 2 now and later another 2.

This makes 6 in total and can be placed in a configuration like:
3 in Karachi & 3 in Gwadar.

 

[Indos]

Why even the OPV is being procured from outside? We should have been able to build this inhouse with sub-systems being procured from any suitable country ...

That is right, just watch Damen kick back possibility. Indonesia state owned shipbuilding, PT PAL Indonesia, in late 1990's has already offered their corvette design but some how our administration in early 2000 chose Damen for corvette. I believe Pakistan shipyard is capable to build OPV/corvette.

Current government also has made a tender for OPV for Navy and they dont include foreign shipyard in the tender, only national shipyards are eligible for the tender.

This is another example, Indonesian OPV 110 meter built by local company, PT Palindo Marine.

 

[Pakistan Ka Beta]

Steel cutting ceremony of latest warship to be developed for PN held in Romania

July 16, 2022

Steel cutting ceremony of latest warship to be developed for Pakistan Navy was held in Romania's Demon Shipyard.
According to Pakistan Navy, Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania Dr. Zafar Iqbal, being the chief guest on the occasion, highlighted the efforts of Pakistan Navy regarding maritime peace and stability.
He appreciated the professionalism of Damon Shipyard and its management for providing modern technology to Pakistan Navy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1548225028231086080

Steel Cutting Ceremony of first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-II) being constructed for Pakistan Navy was held at M/s DAMEN Shipyard Galati, #Romania. Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania Dr Zafar Iqbal graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Owning to the satisfactory performance of 1st Batch of OPVs (PNS YARMOOK & PNS TABUK) in Pakistan Navy; contract for 2nd Batch of OPVs was held with M/s DAMEN. These vessels are multi-purpose and highly adaptive platforms; equipped with state-of-the-art electronic warfare, anti-ship, anti-air weapons/ sensors along with modern self-protection and terminal defence systems. While addressing at the ceremony, the Chief Guest underscored the importance of OPVs in the maritime domain. He emphasized that these platforms will act as force multipliers in enhancing PN capability of safeguarding maritime frontiers and would offer flexibility in conduct of Pakistan Navy’s initiative of independent Regional Maritime Security Patrols in the Indian Ocean Region. The chief guest applauded that Pakistan Navy has been successfully playing its role in providing secure sea environment not only to ourselves but also to the world community. The Chief Guest also appreciated the professionalism of M/s DAMEN Shipyards and cooperation in delivering cutting edge technologies to Pakistan Navy in the form of Offshore Patrol Vessel. The steel cutting ceremony was attended by Chief Naval Overseer (Romania), senior management of M/s DAMEN Shipyards, Gorinchem & Galati and officials of Pakistan Navy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1548240993266176001

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Radio Pakistan News Official on Instagram: "Steel cutting ceremony of latest warship to be developed for Pakistan Navy was held in Romania's Demon Shipyard. According to Pakistan Navy, Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania Dr. Zafar Iqbal, being the chi

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@waz @LeGenD @The Eagle @Foxtrot Alpha and others please make this thread Sticky as 2 more are confirmed now . Thanks

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

I wonder what this is?

 

[arslank03]

I wonder what this is?

View attachment 862408

VLS, look closely

VLS, look closely

but its odd, no GWS, rather, SYLVER?

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

VLS, look closely


but its odd, no GWS, rather, SYLVER?

That's what I was wondering too. If the PN got the SYLVER, then it means we should see a revision to the Babur-class and Jinnah-class.

@JamD

 

[arslank03]

That's what I was wondering too. If the PN got the SYLVER, then it means we should see a revision to the Babur-class and Jinnah-class.

@JamD

not babur, hulls are cut, it would be too much work. Jinnah, sure.

SYLVER is expensive and heavy, ExLS subject to ITAR, im skeptical is all ill say, MDAS comes live in 2023 so there is that to consider also.

 

[HRK]

That's what I was wondering too. If the PN got the SYLVER, then it means we should see a revision to the Babur-class and Jinnah-class.

@JamD

Generic computer rendition to show VLS

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The one good aspect of OPV platform is the fast construction & delivery from Romania

1- Chinese Construction for Type054 was good fast paced construction
2- Turkish Corvette delivery has been a bit slower

The OPV delivery has been very commendable construction and delivery program

 

[Zarvan]

I think in another thread Navy Head laid out details of planned modernization and re-equipping
It seems 6 more ship OPV/Corvette Class or FastTrack will happen

• Likely 6 More Tabouk Class OPV/Corvettes

Ex PN Chief Zafar Mehmood Abbasi highlighted PN modernization

The (former) CNS Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi reveals in his farewell address that the PN is procuring 4 MILGEM Ada corvettes from Turkey. Delivery timeline is between 2023-2025. The key takeaway is that design and engineering technology transfer will take place and the FIFTH (5th) ship will be...

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No offense but the 20 major ships figure I have now serious doubts on that. Or these Tabuk class doesn't count in those 20.