China, Pakistan deploy warships to the Middle East for security operations

[Pakistan Space Agency]

China, Pakistan deploy warships to the Middle East for security operations
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International
08 January 2020

Amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the Pakistan Navy have deployed warships to undertake maritime security operations in the Middle East.

An official from Pakistan’s inter-services public relations office confirmed with Jane’s on 9 January that the Pakistan Navy has deployed a Zulfiquar (F-22P)-class guided-missile frigate for maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman.

The frigate, PNS Saif (253) is undertaking escort, counter-piracy, and “routine” maritime patrols, and has been deployed in the area since early January 2020, said the official, downplaying links to ongoing hostilities between Tehran and Washington.

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Full article at Jane's
https://www.janes.com/article/93599...ps-to-the-middle-east-for-security-operations

 

[Baz]

yeah a pakistani frigate would go a long way...whats wrong with the world!

Just take of gwadar that would be a big task for the navy

 

[YeBeWarned]

We need to get those Type 54's asap , sending a single F-22P is a joke ..

 

[imadul]

We need to get those Type 54's asap , sending a single F-22P is a joke ..

You mean send rest of the 3 jokes too
.....

 

[YeBeWarned]

You mean send rest of the 3 jokes too
.....

No i mean we need our Type 54's now which decent Frigate to send even just 1 ... F-22P is not too good when it comes to modern Frigate .

 

[PakAlp]

F22p is good against pirate ships. What else will Pakistan use their ships against, it's not like we will be going to war

 

[imadul]

No i mean we need our Type 54's now which decent Frigate to send even just 1 ... F-22P is not too good when it comes to modern Frigate .

Let 4 × ada class milgems and 4 × 54's come.
Wish I could get get some info about ada when I visited istanbul. But I had a busy time and could not talk much with my friend.

 

[Musafir117]

China do it, it’s make sense as her more concern to clear obstacles for a smooth transit of tankers and presence gives Iran a strengthen. But why Pakistan lol and together? more funny, as there are only two side you be in USA alliance or Russia China alliance.
Can’t be neutral

 

[YeBeWarned]

Let 4 × ada class milgems and 4 × 54's come.
Wish I could get get some info about ada when I visited istanbul. But I had a busy time and could not talk much with my friend.

lucky man bro, I have been trying to visit Turkey for quite some time but Quaid-e-Azam hi nai hai Apne pass