Pakistan cuts steel on third Azmat-class missile patrol craft

[Gryphon]

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
16 April 2015

State-owned shipbuilder Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KSEW) held a steel-cutting ceremony for the Pakistan Navy's third Azmat-class missile patrol craft on 16 April.

In a statement marking the occasion, KSEW said that the vessel - which derives its design from the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN's) Houjian-class fast attack craft - is being built in collaboration with China.

The statement did not provide details on which Chinese company KSEW is collaborating with. First-of-class PNS Azmat (1013) was built by China Shipbuilding & Offshore Company's Xingang Shipyard in Tianjin. Second ship, PNS Deshat (1014), was built in Karachi under a technology transfer agreement with the same company.

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Pakistan cuts steel on third Azmat-class missile patrol craft - IHS Jane's 360

 

[Kompromat]

How many in total?

 

[nomi007]

probably 4-6 total

 

[farhan_9909]

Yes but we should also start a indigenous project of atleast 1000t ship

 

[rockstar08]

Good , make them 4-8 ... i love the Design of Azmat Class FAC

 

[black-hawk_101]

I am sure if GoP provides them funds in the past then PN would have announced to go for 12-16 of these in total as these would be divided into three locations like:
Karachi
Gwadar
Ormara

 

[abbasalai]

 

[Pak_Sher]

Good intiative. Strong Navy and Air Force will be key to any future conflicts. Realizing this reality on a fast path is the need of the hour.

 

[Reddawn]

The PN wants 8 in total. They will periodically add them to the line as and when funds become available.

 

[NIA]

ALL THE BEST

 

[Zarvan]

How many in total?

I hope at least 12

 

[Viking 63]

Good news, really happy that finally Navy is getting its fair share.

 

[ghazi52]

Nice development.........

 

[monitor]

So each year Pakistan will build 1 FAC not bad

 

[Sulman Badshah]

Instead of producing more Azmat class .. PN need to focus more on stealth FAC like swedish visbay class