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Pakistan test-fires first nuclear-capable submarine-launched cruise missile

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

09 January 2017

Pakistan has successfully test-fired its first nuclear-capable submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM), according to a 9 January statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military.

A still taken from a video released by Pakistan's ISPR on 9 January shows the country's first nuclear-capable SLCM being test-fired from an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean. (Via ISPR)

Named Babur-3, the SLCM was fired to a range of 450 km from an underwater, mobile platform at an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean, according to the statement, adding that the missile "hit its target with precise accuracy". The new head of ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor, posted a video of the test launch on his Twitter account.

The Babur-3 is a sea-based variant of the Babur-2 ground-launched cruise missile, which was successfully tested in December 2016, according to ISPR.

Based on this report the test range was 450km but this does not mean max range for weapon is 450km unless it was stated somewhere else we know baber 2 has 700 lm range

 

[MystryMan]

Based on this report the test range was 450km but this does not mean max range for weapon is 450km unless it was stated somewhere else we know baber 2 has 700 lm range

Hmm.... interesting. So it means we could very well have a SLCM with >450km range. Hoping for a >1000km version next.

 

[Khafee]

Hmm.... interesting. So it means we could very well have a SLCM with >450km range. Hoping for a >1000km version next.

Sir, the range at which it was tested was "450km," the range of the weapon is +/-1,000kms.

 

[MystryMan]

Sir, the range at which it was tested was "450km," the range of the weapon is +/-1,000kms.

Sir, If we take the range of Babar-3 as around 1000km then why our GLCM and ALCM version still at 700 and 350km? Is that also a case of test range rather than actual?

 

[Khafee]

Sir, If we take the range of Babar-3 as around 1000km then why our GLCM and ALCM version still at 700 and 350km? Is that also a case of test range rather than actual?

Raad is at 350 because of MTCR, the conventional warhead version is available for export. This is the declared range, and not actual range. Secondly, this range is, when launched from the ground / sea level, when launched from altitude it is definitely more.

GLCM - 700km - This was the actual range +/- of the initial Babur1a, more than a decade ago, but the world has moved on since then, hasn't it?


This post might be pf interest to you:

https://defence.pk/threads/successf...te-nuke-triad-club.471973/page-5#post-9098830


Regards

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Pakistan Navy rescues fishing vessel near Ormara, saves 18 fishermen from drowning
January 16, 2017


Pakistan Navy rescued 18 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat near Ormara Coast, said a statement issued on Sunday.

The fishing vessel “Al-Rehman” which had sailed from Karachi on December 25 with 18 fishermen on board lost propulsion as both of its engines became defective, read the statement.

Navy rescue team recoveres the fishermen near Ormara. —Navy PR
On receipt of distress message at Jinnah Naval Base Ormara from the boat that it was heavily flooded and would sink with 18 persons on board if not rescued swiftly, a Pakistan Navy rescue team was promptly dispatched, said the Pakistan Navy release.

The navy team reportedly faced heavy swells, strong chilly winds and extremely poor visibility throughout the operation.

Rescue team recovering the fishermen from a sinking fishing. —Navy PR
The commander of Jinnah Naval Base, Ormara, is said to have personally overseen the execution of the search and rescue operation on board the rescue craft.

After nearly three-hour of teamwork, all 18 fishermen were rescued from the sinking boat, said the navy spokesperson.

“The rescued fishermen were severely dehydrated from the ordeal. They were brought to Jinnah Naval Base at Ormara and given medical care and much needed nourishment,” it concluded.

Source : APP

 

[fatman17]

PMSA MPVs arrive in Gwadar

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Two Corvettes PMSS HINGOL and BASOL inducted in Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) In an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy’s Jinnah Naval Base Ormara, Balochistan, . Defence Minister of Pakistan, Mr Khawaja Muhammad Asif was Chief Guest for the ceremony.

Later, the dignitary visited Cadet College Ormara and Bahria Model College to witnesses various activities and interacted with the cadets and students. The Defence Minister also visited PN hospital, PNS DARMAAN JAH where he was briefed about the various medical facilities and services being provided to local populace as well as the medical camps frequently organized in remote coastal areas of Balochistan.

The Defence Minister acknowledged the efforts and appreciated Pakistan Navy for effectively contributing in the noble cause and providing the great service to the coastal populace.

 

[fatman17]

Two Corvettes PMSS HINGOL and BASOL inducted in Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) In an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy’s Jinnah Naval Base Ormara, Balochistan, . Defence Minister of Pakistan, Mr Khawaja Muhammad Asif was Chief Guest for the ceremony.

Later, the dignitary visited Cadet College Ormara and Bahria Model College to witnesses various activities and interacted with the cadets and students. The Defence Minister also visited PN hospital, PNS DARMAAN JAH where he was briefed about the various medical facilities and services being provided to local populace as well as the medical camps frequently organized in remote coastal areas of Balochistan.

The Defence Minister acknowledged the efforts and appreciated Pakistan Navy for effectively contributing in the noble cause and providing the great service to the coastal populace.

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Can someone identify the Type of these corvettes.

 

[khavar]

Good Pak Navi zinda bad

Keep it up

 

[Tank131]

Can someone identify the Type of these corvettes.

Im pretty sure these "corvettes" are just the opv they just got from china.

 

[fatman17]

Country Risk

Pakistan bolsters Gwadar port security with two new patrol vessels from China

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International

26 January 2017

Key PointsPakistan has inducted, and will soon bring into operation, two 600-tonne vessels it ordered from ChinaVessels will bolster maritime security at Gwadar port, an important node along an infrastructure project with Beijing

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has held a local induction ceremony for two new 600-tonne Maritime Patrol Vessels (MPVs) it recently commissioned in China, and will soon deploy the vessels for duties around Gwadar port, the service confirmed with IHS Jane's on 26 January.

The vessels, PMSS Hingol and PMSS Basol with pennant numbers 1070 and 1071 respectively, were both first commissioned in December 2016 in Guangzhou, China, and subsequently began their voyage home towards Pakistan in the same month.

 

[Tank131]

So these have 2 12.7mm guns and a 30mm chain gun. What does the 1500t OPV come with?

 

[Tank131]

They should all be equipped with uav copters. Something like the Saker H300 or V750 armed with Barq or TL-2. They would give each ship over the horizon surveillance capabilities (like the GRC cutters do) but it will also give them over the horizon strike capabilities.

 

[aziqbal]

3rd Azmat class under going outfitting at Karachi shipyard

The anti ship canisters have not been fitted yet aparently they have arrived from China

The Middle units are 2 x landing craft mechanised

And to the left is the replenishment tanker



PN tanker on sea trials