Penguin
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Well things are looking good for Pakistan Navy
8 - F22P frigates China (4 in hand - 4 coming F23P designation)
May be 4 Type083 friagtes/Destroyers
6 - OHP friagtes from US (1 in hand - 5 coming)
8 - P3 orions
8 - Anti Submarine Helicopters from China
12 - Submarines from China (12 submarines discussions on going)
What we really do need is the Submarine deals to go thru , and the OHP arrivals on schedule not late or held in state of limbo
We could have retired our old ships if we had inducted 1 Destroyer from US but that is old story
Right now the pressure is on the gov to close the deal on Submarines and More frigates - ASAP
Four more F22p-mod / F23P? Is that firm?
The only Type 083 ships I know of are small patrol ships of russian design (1950s) aka P-6 Class
Yes there will likely be more OHPs coming Pakistan's way but at this time I don't think there is any firmer than some initial expression of interest in 6. So far only 1 has been awarded.