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[fatman17]

8 OPH Frigates were to be transferred to PN. 1 was transferred, 7 still awaiting FMS but probably not coming to PN

Old history. case closed

 

[fatman17]

3, 2 MPA and 1 transport (to be converted to MPA)

So there are two atr not 4

 

[FuturePAF]

8 OPH Frigates were to be transferred to PN. 1 was transferred, 7 still awaiting FMS but probably not coming to PN

Without the Sm-1MR missiles and a decent towed array, the OHP are not worth operating with their old hulls causing a high annual operating costs. better to go for the Milgem for ASW and Type 054A for Limited AAW. If the Pakistan Navy needs anything through FMS it would be smaller patrol vessels, more UAVs, more Harpoon missiles, and Helicopters (probably won't get approved for the Sea Hawk, so better to ask for Sea Kings)

If the PN can get additional Sea Kings, it should look into turning some into a few into AEW helicopters (with a modern GaN Aesa radar) and put them on the Type 054A to better protect against enemy sea skimming supersonic Anti-ship cruise missiles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_SH-3_Sea_King#/media/File:SeaKing_AEW_849Sqn_CVN-73_1998.JPEG

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If the PN can get a large number of Sea Kings under FMS, it should look to Italy to try to buy One of its soon to be retiring San-Giorgio Class LPDs, and pay the Italians to upgrade it with American permission to use the ESSM in a box launcher (allowing a total of up to 32 missiles) instead of the forward crane and RHIB lift, decent Air Defense Radar and ASW capabilities as well as modern C4ISR capabilities to serve as a command ship for the Fleet at Sea. With its long flight deck, it can also serve as a mini-carrier for UAVs, out at sea, and can be a way to Enforce Pakistan's EEZ at a discount.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Giorgio-class_amphibious_transport_dock

A Modest version of what Qatar looks to be doing
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zo...s-mother-ship-and-radar-picket-vessel-mash-up

Eventually a Tilt-Rotor UAV based AEW aircraft could be launched from such a ship to provide long range at sea AEW cover to the fleet, and even help guide air defense missiles to take out enemy anti-ship missiles

https://flic.kr/p/37626809456

 

[fatman17]

Military Capabilities
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.

 

[ARMalik]

Military Capabilities
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.

Logical step to ensure no disruptions are caused to tankers coming to Pakistan.

 

[fatman17]

Logical step to ensure no disruptions are caused to tankers coming to Pakistan.

India has moved carrier group to arabian sea

 

[HRK]

India has moved carrier group to arabian sea

Sir Mumbai is also situated in Arabian Sea ....

Last time when they announced that their Carrier is operationally deployed it was actually deployed in south of Mumbai after Pulwama incident ..... it not even came close to the state of Gujarat of India ....

 

[khanasifm]

https://www.janes.com/article/92910...ase-helicopters-to-replace-grounded-sea-kings

 

[Signalian]

Old history. case closed

were they pursued with the same tenacity by PN as F-16's are pursued by PAF?

 

[fatman17]

Probably

were they pursued with the same tenacity by PN as F-16's are pursued by PAF?

 

[fatman17]

It seems they have depot level maintenance issues. Should consult PN.

https://www.janes.com/article/92910...ase-helicopters-to-replace-grounded-sea-kings

 

[BHarwana]

They have also landed naval version of Tejas on that air craft carrier.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1215902412650827778

 

[ARMalik]

https://www.janes.com/article/92910...ase-helicopters-to-replace-grounded-sea-kings

If PN wants additional Sea Kings then this is a good opportunity for the PN.

 

[mingle]

Sir Mumbai is also situated in Arabian Sea ....

Last time when they announced that their Carrier is operationally deployed it was actually deployed in south of Mumbai after Pulwama incident ..... it not even came close to the state of Gujarat of India ....

Sindh use to be part of Mumbai under British raj as Quide Azam wants separation under his 14 points

They have also landed naval version of Tejas on that air craft carrier.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1215902412650827778

I Beleive instead of another expensive purchase IAF and IN opted tejas as theior fighter to replace Mig junk

 

[ARMalik]

Oh man, I really want PN to have a dedicated arm of 24 to 36 Fighter Jets such as J-15. Without Air Superiority, most of the IN ships would be in the line of fire, and major indian cities on its Western Coast would be vulnerable as well.