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All the more reason to get the German ones. PN will not put all her eggs in one basket.
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All the more reason to get the German ones. PN will not put all her eggs in one basket.
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But they are not
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There is a chance that 4 F22P Block 2 will be based on this frigate
8 ASHM
32 VLS
a H/PJ-26 main gun (Chinese version of the Russian AK-176 76.2mm naval gun),
two H/PJ-13 CIWS (Chinese version of the Russian AK-630),
two manned machine gun mounts on top of the main bridge,
one FL-3000N missile system on top of the helicopter hangar.
8 ASHM
32 VLS
a H/PJ-26 main gun (Chinese version of the Russian AK-176 76.2mm naval gun),
two H/PJ-13 CIWS (Chinese version of the Russian AK-630),
two manned machine gun mounts on top of the main bridge,
one FL-3000N missile system on top of the helicopter hangar.
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That's basically a new frigate, which I hope the PN pursues instead of some 'improved F-22P'. As it stands I think the PN should procure 8 frigates of the above type, and then re-assign the F-22P to focus on ASW and defending the coastline.
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We are looking at a 32 cell VLS with twin CIWS and assortment of weapons that outfit alone would probably cost half a F22P unit, for F22P they had to even compromise on the single CIWS let alone fit a dual one with independent radars
There is no way PN could afford such a unit in large numbers the budget just isn't there for $750 million you could only just manage two Type 054A style FFG and we got 4 x F22P
There is no way PN could afford such a unit in large numbers the budget just isn't there for $750 million you could only just manage two Type 054A style FFG and we got 4 x F22P
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Then PN will need about 6+6 Of these.
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Pakistan Navy Chronology of Important Event from 1947 to June 2012
1947
14 Aug 1947: Royal Pakistan Navy came in to Being. Rear Admiral James Wilfred Jefford was appointed as first Commander in Chief of Royal Pakistan Navy. Royal Pakistan Navy’s share of the ships at the time of partition comprised 4 sloops, 4 fleet minesweepers, 8 motor minesweepers and horbour defence launches.
1948
17 Jan 1948: All Ships of Royal Pakistan Navy (except minesweeper Malwa) left Bombay for Karachi on their transfer to Pakistan.
23 Jan 1948: First ever inspection of naval units was carried out by Governor General Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
14 Feb 1948: Royal Pakistan Navy frigates’ first cruise to Chittagong.
15 Apr 1948: Coastal Defence Battery ‘HMPS QASIM’ was established at Manora Island.
14 Aug 1948: British era names of ships changed to Pakistani ones in line with the aspirations of the peoples of Pakistan.
11 Sep 1948: On the sad demise of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Royal Pakistan Navy had the sad but profound privilege of providing gun carriage which carried his body from Governor General House to last resting place.
1949
01 Dec 1949: Mechanical Training Establishment (MTE) KARSAZ was established on Manora Island. Lt Cdr LJM Reed was appointed as 1st Commanding Officer of MTE KARSAZ.
30 Sep 1949: 1st of two destroyers HMPS Tippu Sultan (Ex-Onlow) was commissioned. 2nd ship was Tariq (Ex-Offa). The two ships were acquired from UK and formed 25th Destroyer Flotilla. They were commanded by Capt A R Khan and Capt S M Ahsan.
1952
05 Aug 1952: The Royal Pakistan Navy Torpedo Depot was formally inaugurated/ commissioned.
1953
31 Jan 1953: Rear Admiral HMS Choudhri became the first Pakistani Commander in Chief of Royal Pakistan Navy.
03 Mar 1953: First minesweeper was handed over to Royal Pakistan Navy (RPN) in Seattle, Washington USA and commissioned as Her Majesty Pakistan Ship MUHAFIZ.
1956
23 Mar 1956: Islamic Republic of Pakistan was proclaimed under the 1956 Constitution. The prefix `Royal’ was dropped and the service redesignated as Pakistan Navy short title “PN”. Jack and Pakistan flag replaced the Queen’s colour and the white ensign respectively. The order of precedence of the three services was changed from Navy, Army, Air Force to Army, Navy, Air Force.
1964
01 Jun 1964: Ex-USS Diablo (SS-479) Submarine was transferred and commissioned in PN as GHAZI.
1965
08 Sep 1965: Operation “Dwarka” was extended successfully in which Indian city of Dwarka was bombarded by PN Ships Alamgir, Jahangir, Khaibar, Babur, Badr, Shahjahan and Tippu Sultan.
1969
01 Dec 1969: The first of the Daphne type submarines HANGOR acquired by Pakistan Navy from France. It was commissioned on 01 December 1969 and arrived in Pakistan on 20th December 1970.
1970
12 Jan 1970: PN Submarine SHUSHUK was commissioned in Pakistan Navy at France.
30 Jan 1970: PN Establishment PESHAWAR was commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
05 Aug 1970: PN Submarine MANGRO was commissioned in Pakistan Navy at France.
16 Sep 1970: PNS TAIMUR was commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
16 Dec 1970: Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) commissioned as PNS RAHBAR at Manora Island.
29 Dec 1970: PNS ABDOZE (shore establishment) was commissioned in Pakistan Navy as a logistics and technical base at PN Dockyard Karachi.
1971
22 Apr 1971: PNS RIFAQAT and SADAQAT (gunboats) were commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
09 Dec 1971: Pakistan Navy Submarine Hangor sank INS Khukri. Indian Navy suffered largest wartime casualty loosing 176 sailors and 18 officers including the Commanding Officer Capt. Mahendra Nath Mulla IN.
1972
24 Mar 1972: PNS LAHORE and QUETTA (fast patrol crafts) were commissioned.
Mar 1972: The post of Commander in Chief re-designated as Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).
19 May 1972: PNS MARDAN, SUKKUR (fast patrol crafts) were commissioned.
Apr 1972: PNS Tughril transferred to Pakistan Naval Academy as the Cadet training ship.
24 Nov 1972: PNS GILGIT and PISHIN (fast patrol crafts) were commissioned.
1973
1 Jan 1973: The first self refit of Submarine (PNS/M Hangor) in Pakistan commenced at PN Dockyard.
26 Feb 1973: PNS BAHAWALPUR and SEHWAN were commissioned.
Aug 1973: The first floating dock (FD-I) designed and constructed indigenously by PN Dockyard commissioned.
Oct 1973: Naval Headquarters shifted from Karachi to Islamabad.
Oct 1973: Repatriation of Naval PoWs from India commenced.
1974
18 Jan 1974: PNS KALAT and LARKANA (fast patrol boats) were commissioned.
15 Mar 1974: PN Establishment ZAFAR was commissioned at ISLAMABAD.
20 Jun 1974: PNS BANNU and SAHIWAL (fast patrol boats) were commissioned.
1975
26 Sep 1975: PNS Mehran commissioned as the Naval Operating Base for the Naval Air Arm of the Pakistan Navy.
28 Sep 1975: The first of the seven Westland Sea King helicopters acquired from UK, inducted into the service marking the introduction of naval aviation and rotary wing aircraft in the service and establishment of Triple Three (333) Squadron.
31 Oct 1975: The first of the four Atlantic LRMP aircraft acquired from France inducted into the service, marking the introduction of fixed wing aircraft in the Service and establishment of Two Nine (29) Squadron.
1976
4 Feb 1976: Maritime Headquarters (MHQ) with Ferranti 5070 computer assisted coastal surveillance system inaugurated at Clifton, Karachi and PNS Hiader commissioned as a depot for Maritime Headquarters.
14 Aug 1976: First ever mounting of Guard by PN cadets was conducted at Mazar-e-Quaid. The guard included 61 cadets including 04 Syrian cadets.
10 Nov 1976: PNS SIND and BALUSHISTAN (Submarine Chasers) were acquired from People’s Republic of China and commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
1977
17 Jan 1977: Daphne Type Submarine GHAZI (S-134), the second submarine of this name was commissioned on 17 January 1977. She joined the Pakistan Navy Submarine Force in April 1977.
1979
17 Feb 1979: The first of two AGOSTA class submarines (Hashmat and Hurmat) build by Dubegion, Normandie Nantes of France delivered to Pakistan Navy and commissioned as PN Submarine Hashmat (S- 136).
18 Mar 1979: The first test firing of an Exocet AM-39 Missile from a PN Seaking Helicopter carried out.
Nov 1979: The first of the series of “SEA-SPARK” Exercises held in the North Arabian Sea.
1980
17 Aug 1980: Submarine training centre established at PNS Bahadur.
30 Sep 1980: The first two of the six Gearing (FRAM I) Class destroyers (Tariq, Taimur, Tippu Sultan, Tughral, Alamgir, and Shahjhan) acquired from USA and commissioned as PNS Tippu Sultan and PNS Tughril.
1981
1 Jul 1981: PNS ABDOZ re-commissioned as a depot for the Submarine Service.
17 Aug 1981: Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) established and commissioned as PNS JAUHAR.
24 Sep 1981: Four HEGU class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) acquired from China and commissioned as Haibat, Jalalat, Jurrat, and Shujaat.
31 Dec 1981: Navigation and Direction (ND) School shifted from PNS Himalaya to a new training complex. This marked the beginning of a major re-organization of training activities in the Navy. All professional schools were shifted from PNS Himalaya to the new training complex (later commissioned as PNS Bahadur). PNS Himalaya retained the training of new entry sailors as primary function.
1982
17 Jan 1982: The first Fokker F-27 Aircraft acquired, leading to the formation of Two Seven (27) Squadron.
18 Feb 1982: The first test firing of SHANYU-I (SY-I) missile conducted.
24 Apr 1982: COUNTY Class DLG, former HMS London acquired from UK and commissioned as PNS Babur.
28 Aug 1982: Junior Cadet College (JCC) established in PNS BAHADUR Complex and commissioned as PNS REHNUMA.
1983
Jan 1983: Survey Vessel Behr Paima acquired from JAPAN and replaced PNS Zulfiqar for hydrographic duties.
1984
26 Apr 1984: Four HUANGFEN Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile Boats) acquired from China and commissioned as Pakistan Navy Ships Azmat, Deshat, Himmat, and Quwwat.
5 Nov 1984: The first of the two PN coastal oil tankers (Gwadar, and Kalmat) commissioned.
1986
9 Apr 1986: PNS Bahadur commissioned as the main professional training center for seamen branch personnel. It houses the Surface Warfare, Naval Warfare and Operations, Communications, Hydrography, Electronic Warfare, Instructional Techniques and Music Schools.
30 Jul 1986: Five FUTI class inshore minesweepers acquired from China and commissioned into the Service.
17 Dec 1986: Installation of Vulcan Phallanx Close-In-Weapon-System (CIWS), Harpoon Missile System and Argos ESM suit commenced on the Gearing Class Destroyers (PNS Tughril, Taimur, Alamgir).
1987
1 Jan 1987: The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) established.
29 Jun 1987: Rolling out ceremony marking the completion of the first major repair/refit (V-3) of Atlantic Long Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP) Aircraft in Pakistan held at PNS MEHRAN.
31 Jul 1987: PNS AKRAM, the first naval establishment on Makran coast, commissioned as a depot for naval detachments at Gwadar.
1 Aug 1987: Fuging class Under Way replenishment Tanker acquired from China and commissioned as PNS NASR.
11 Aug 1987: Naval Tactical School recommissioned after modernization with computerized Action Speed Tactical Trainer(ASTT).
18 Oct 1987: The first test firing of a submarine launched Missile successfully conducted from PN Submarine SHUSHUK.
26 Nov 1987: Remote Data Station (RDS) Mianwali inaugurated as a depot for naval detachments at Ormara.
26 Dec 1987: The first X-Craft constructed indigenously by PN Dockyard launched.
1988
10 Jul 1988: Fleet Mess inaugurated at PNS Haider.
6 Aug 1988: Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) commenced conducting Post Graduate courses.
23 Oct 1988: PNS MAKRAN (Coastal unit) was commissioned in PN.
1989
31 Jan 1989: The first two of the eight Brooke/ Garcia class frigates acquired on lease from USA commissioned as PNS Badr and PNS Saif. All eight ships were returned to USA on completion of their lease in 1993-94.
February 1989: PNS ASLAT and KHAIBAR were commissioned. Ships were returned to USA in 1994.
31 Mar 1989: PNS HARBAH and TABUK were commissioned. Ships were returned to USA in 1994.
21 May 1989: The first firing of Exocet 39 missile from an Atlantic LRMP aircraft carried out.
May 1989: PNS HUNAIN and SIQQAT were commissioned. Ships were returned to USA in 1994.
1990
20 Jan 1990: Vulcan class Repair Ship, former USS Hector acquired on lease from USA and commissioned as PNS Moawin. Ship was returned to USA in 1994.
25 Nov 1990: Marine Battalion formed, PNS Qasim re-commissioned at Manora Island as a base for Pak Marines.
1991
15 Jan 1991: Navy Ensign hoisted at Jinnah Station established in the Antarctica.
13 Oct 1991: PNS AHSAN (Coastal unit) was commissioned in PN.
1992
19 Aug 1992: Small Oil Tanker PNS KALMAT was commissioned in PN.
12 Sep 1992: Missile Depot commissioned as PNS Aatish at Mauripur.
26 Oct 1992: The first of three Eridan class mine hunters (Munsif, Muhafiz, and Mujahid). French Navy Ship (FNS Sagittaire) acquired from France and commissioned as PNS Musif.
1993
28 Jan 1993: PN Ships Dacca, Moawin, and Tughril transported Pakistan Armed Forces contingent, heavy equipment, vehicles and Stores to Mogadishu, Somalia for participation in UN relief operations at Somalia.
28 Jul 1993: The first of the six Type-21 frigates PNS TARIQ (Babur, Badr, Khaibar, Tippu Sultan and Shahjahan) acquired from UK commissioned as PNS Tariq.
13 Sep 1993: PNS BABUR (Type-21) Ship was commissioned in PN.
26 Dec 1993: Electronic Warfare School established at PNS Bahadur.
1994
01 Mar 1994: PNS BADR and KHAIBAR (Type-21) Ships were commissioned in PN.
06 Jun 1994: PNS LARKANA (fast patrol boat) was commissioned in PN.
28 July 1994: PNS MOAWIN (Oil Tanker) was commissioned in PN.
23 Sep 1994
NS TIPPU SULTAN and SHAHJAHAN (Type-21) Ships were commissioned in PN.
20 Oct 1994: PNS RAHAT (Hospital) was commissioned in PN.
1995
August 1995: PN War College was established in Lahore.
1996
15 Apr 1996: PNS MUHAFIZ (Minehunter) was commissioned in PN.
08 Jun 1996: PN Establishment PUNJAB was commissioned at LAHORE.
1997
21 Apr 1997: PNS RAZA (Logistics store depot of Pakistan Naval Aviation) was commissioned in PN.
14 Aug 1997: PNS JALALAT-II was commissioned in PN.
1998
09 July 1998: PNS MUJAHID (Minehunter) was commissioned in PN.
1999
30 Sep 1999: PNS SHUJAAT was commissioned in PN.
21 Dec 1999: First of Agosta 90B submarines PNS/M Khalid (S137) built in France by DCN Cherbourg was commissioned
2003
12 Dec 2003: PN Submarine (Agosta 90B) SAAD was commissioned.
2004
24 Apr 2004: Pakistan Navy participated first time in counter-terrorism efforts of US-led Coalition called Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP) in maritime domain.
26 Sep 2004: Indigenously constructed Agosta 90B PN submarine HAMZA was commissioned in PN.
2006
24 Mar 2006: First ever taking over of Command of Multinational Task Force-150 by Pakistan Navy at Bahrain.
24 Oct 2006: Joint Forces Display was held at PNS QASIM on 24 November 2006.
18 Nov 2006: Sea Air Land (SEAL) Group Base Camp of Navy Seals (Naval Commandoes) at NATHIAGALI was established.
Nov 2006: Demonstration of Static Line, MFF Para water jumps and McGuire operation were conducted in Joint Forces Display in IDEAS 2006. It was the first time in history that Joint Forces Display (JFD) was conducted by Pakistan Navy.
24 Nov 2006: Joint Forces Display (JFD) was held at PNS QASIM under PN arrangements.
2007
5 March 2007: Exercise AMAN 07 was held from 5-13 March 2007 to combat Piracy, terrorism, and illegal use of the sea in the Indian-Pacific region. Navies of 28 Countries across the globle participated.
04 Mar 2007: National Centre of Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) under the aegis of Bahria University organized its first International Conference on Maritime Threats and Opportunities in the 21st Century from 04 to 06 March 2007.
22 Mar 2007: The joint survey of Sir Creek by Pakistani and Indian survey teams was conducted from 17 to 22 March 2007. During survey, Pak Marines were assigned the responsibility to provide security and logistic support to Pakistan’s team involved in border survey. Total 90 points along the disputed border were surveyed and data was compiled.
2009
Jan 2009: Launching of 1st Small Tanker Cum-Utility Ship.
Feb 2009: Bahria University Launches Medical and Dental College.
Feb 2009: Commissioning of T-56 Engine Test Bench.
Mar 2009: Launching ceremony of 2nd Small Tanker Cum Utility Ship (STUS) was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. Chief of the Naval Staff graced the occasion as chief guest.
30 Jul 2009: Commissioning of First F-22P Ship (PNS ZULFIQUAR)
19 Sep 2009: Induction Ceremony of PNS ZULFIQUAR at PN Dockyard. Chairman joint Chiefs of Staff Committee graced the occasion as chief guest.
Oct 2009: Z9EC Anti Submarine Helicopters Join Naval Fleet. Induction ceremony was held at Naval Aviation Base. CNS Admiral Noman Bashir was the Chief guest on the occasion.
19 Dec 2009: Second Sword class frigate F-22P built in People’s Republic of China, PNS SHAMSHEER was commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
2010
01 Jun 2010: Two P3C Orion aircraft were transferred from USA and commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
03 Jun 2010:Inaugurated PCB fabrication Facility at NPEC Karachi by Admiral Noman Bashir Chief of Naval Staff.
14 Jul 2010: The renovated and upgraded PNCL was inaugurated by Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff.
14 Jul 2010: Inauguration of Textile Leather & Print testing lab at CINS by Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff.
31 Aug 2010: PNS ALAMGIR Commissioned at USA.
15 Sep 2010: PNS SAIF 3rd F-22P Frigate Commissioned.
2011
Jan 2011: Pakistan Navy inducted an exclusive training ship PNS RAHNAWARD in PN fleet. The ship has been acquired for training of cadets and sailors.
Jan 2011: Pakistan Navy successfully tested its Air Defence capability in Somiani.
Feb 2011: Inauguration of newly constructed building of HQs PMSA located at Dockyard near Karachi Fish Harbour by Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff.
4 April 2011: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir laid the foundation of the Allied Academic Block of Pakistan Navy War College, at Naval Complex Walton, Lahore on 4 April 2011.
23 May 2011: Terrorist attack on PNS MEHRAN. Two P3C Orion air crafts were destroyed.
June 2011: 4th F-22P Frigate (Designate PNS ASLAT) was launched at Karachi shipyard & Engineering works by Admiral Noman Bashir Chief of the Naval Staff.
19 July 2011: PN Ships MADADGAR and RASADGAR; the small Tanker Cum Utility Ships (STUS), have been commissioned and PNS ALAMGIR has been formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Fleet during an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir graced the occasion as chief guest.
21 July 2011: Pakistan Navy Inducts first Squadron of Drones.
2012
23 Apr 2012: Pakistan Navy Commissioned 1st Fast Attack Craft (Missile) PNS Azmat.
19 May 2012: Inauguration of HQ Naval Strategic Force Command (NSFC) by Admiral Asif Sandila, Chief of the Naval Staff.
1947
14 Aug 1947: Royal Pakistan Navy came in to Being. Rear Admiral James Wilfred Jefford was appointed as first Commander in Chief of Royal Pakistan Navy. Royal Pakistan Navy’s share of the ships at the time of partition comprised 4 sloops, 4 fleet minesweepers, 8 motor minesweepers and horbour defence launches.
1948
17 Jan 1948: All Ships of Royal Pakistan Navy (except minesweeper Malwa) left Bombay for Karachi on their transfer to Pakistan.
23 Jan 1948: First ever inspection of naval units was carried out by Governor General Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
14 Feb 1948: Royal Pakistan Navy frigates’ first cruise to Chittagong.
15 Apr 1948: Coastal Defence Battery ‘HMPS QASIM’ was established at Manora Island.
14 Aug 1948: British era names of ships changed to Pakistani ones in line with the aspirations of the peoples of Pakistan.
11 Sep 1948: On the sad demise of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Royal Pakistan Navy had the sad but profound privilege of providing gun carriage which carried his body from Governor General House to last resting place.
1949
01 Dec 1949: Mechanical Training Establishment (MTE) KARSAZ was established on Manora Island. Lt Cdr LJM Reed was appointed as 1st Commanding Officer of MTE KARSAZ.
30 Sep 1949: 1st of two destroyers HMPS Tippu Sultan (Ex-Onlow) was commissioned. 2nd ship was Tariq (Ex-Offa). The two ships were acquired from UK and formed 25th Destroyer Flotilla. They were commanded by Capt A R Khan and Capt S M Ahsan.
1952
05 Aug 1952: The Royal Pakistan Navy Torpedo Depot was formally inaugurated/ commissioned.
1953
31 Jan 1953: Rear Admiral HMS Choudhri became the first Pakistani Commander in Chief of Royal Pakistan Navy.
03 Mar 1953: First minesweeper was handed over to Royal Pakistan Navy (RPN) in Seattle, Washington USA and commissioned as Her Majesty Pakistan Ship MUHAFIZ.
1956
23 Mar 1956: Islamic Republic of Pakistan was proclaimed under the 1956 Constitution. The prefix `Royal’ was dropped and the service redesignated as Pakistan Navy short title “PN”. Jack and Pakistan flag replaced the Queen’s colour and the white ensign respectively. The order of precedence of the three services was changed from Navy, Army, Air Force to Army, Navy, Air Force.
1964
01 Jun 1964: Ex-USS Diablo (SS-479) Submarine was transferred and commissioned in PN as GHAZI.
1965
08 Sep 1965: Operation “Dwarka” was extended successfully in which Indian city of Dwarka was bombarded by PN Ships Alamgir, Jahangir, Khaibar, Babur, Badr, Shahjahan and Tippu Sultan.
1969
01 Dec 1969: The first of the Daphne type submarines HANGOR acquired by Pakistan Navy from France. It was commissioned on 01 December 1969 and arrived in Pakistan on 20th December 1970.
1970
12 Jan 1970: PN Submarine SHUSHUK was commissioned in Pakistan Navy at France.
30 Jan 1970: PN Establishment PESHAWAR was commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
05 Aug 1970: PN Submarine MANGRO was commissioned in Pakistan Navy at France.
16 Sep 1970: PNS TAIMUR was commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
16 Dec 1970: Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) commissioned as PNS RAHBAR at Manora Island.
29 Dec 1970: PNS ABDOZE (shore establishment) was commissioned in Pakistan Navy as a logistics and technical base at PN Dockyard Karachi.
1971
22 Apr 1971: PNS RIFAQAT and SADAQAT (gunboats) were commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
09 Dec 1971: Pakistan Navy Submarine Hangor sank INS Khukri. Indian Navy suffered largest wartime casualty loosing 176 sailors and 18 officers including the Commanding Officer Capt. Mahendra Nath Mulla IN.
1972
24 Mar 1972: PNS LAHORE and QUETTA (fast patrol crafts) were commissioned.
Mar 1972: The post of Commander in Chief re-designated as Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).
19 May 1972: PNS MARDAN, SUKKUR (fast patrol crafts) were commissioned.
Apr 1972: PNS Tughril transferred to Pakistan Naval Academy as the Cadet training ship.
24 Nov 1972: PNS GILGIT and PISHIN (fast patrol crafts) were commissioned.
1973
1 Jan 1973: The first self refit of Submarine (PNS/M Hangor) in Pakistan commenced at PN Dockyard.
26 Feb 1973: PNS BAHAWALPUR and SEHWAN were commissioned.
Aug 1973: The first floating dock (FD-I) designed and constructed indigenously by PN Dockyard commissioned.
Oct 1973: Naval Headquarters shifted from Karachi to Islamabad.
Oct 1973: Repatriation of Naval PoWs from India commenced.
1974
18 Jan 1974: PNS KALAT and LARKANA (fast patrol boats) were commissioned.
15 Mar 1974: PN Establishment ZAFAR was commissioned at ISLAMABAD.
20 Jun 1974: PNS BANNU and SAHIWAL (fast patrol boats) were commissioned.
1975
26 Sep 1975: PNS Mehran commissioned as the Naval Operating Base for the Naval Air Arm of the Pakistan Navy.
28 Sep 1975: The first of the seven Westland Sea King helicopters acquired from UK, inducted into the service marking the introduction of naval aviation and rotary wing aircraft in the service and establishment of Triple Three (333) Squadron.
31 Oct 1975: The first of the four Atlantic LRMP aircraft acquired from France inducted into the service, marking the introduction of fixed wing aircraft in the Service and establishment of Two Nine (29) Squadron.
1976
4 Feb 1976: Maritime Headquarters (MHQ) with Ferranti 5070 computer assisted coastal surveillance system inaugurated at Clifton, Karachi and PNS Hiader commissioned as a depot for Maritime Headquarters.
14 Aug 1976: First ever mounting of Guard by PN cadets was conducted at Mazar-e-Quaid. The guard included 61 cadets including 04 Syrian cadets.
10 Nov 1976: PNS SIND and BALUSHISTAN (Submarine Chasers) were acquired from People’s Republic of China and commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
1977
17 Jan 1977: Daphne Type Submarine GHAZI (S-134), the second submarine of this name was commissioned on 17 January 1977. She joined the Pakistan Navy Submarine Force in April 1977.
1979
17 Feb 1979: The first of two AGOSTA class submarines (Hashmat and Hurmat) build by Dubegion, Normandie Nantes of France delivered to Pakistan Navy and commissioned as PN Submarine Hashmat (S- 136).
18 Mar 1979: The first test firing of an Exocet AM-39 Missile from a PN Seaking Helicopter carried out.
Nov 1979: The first of the series of “SEA-SPARK” Exercises held in the North Arabian Sea.
1980
17 Aug 1980: Submarine training centre established at PNS Bahadur.
30 Sep 1980: The first two of the six Gearing (FRAM I) Class destroyers (Tariq, Taimur, Tippu Sultan, Tughral, Alamgir, and Shahjhan) acquired from USA and commissioned as PNS Tippu Sultan and PNS Tughril.
1981
1 Jul 1981: PNS ABDOZ re-commissioned as a depot for the Submarine Service.
17 Aug 1981: Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) established and commissioned as PNS JAUHAR.
24 Sep 1981: Four HEGU class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) acquired from China and commissioned as Haibat, Jalalat, Jurrat, and Shujaat.
31 Dec 1981: Navigation and Direction (ND) School shifted from PNS Himalaya to a new training complex. This marked the beginning of a major re-organization of training activities in the Navy. All professional schools were shifted from PNS Himalaya to the new training complex (later commissioned as PNS Bahadur). PNS Himalaya retained the training of new entry sailors as primary function.
1982
17 Jan 1982: The first Fokker F-27 Aircraft acquired, leading to the formation of Two Seven (27) Squadron.
18 Feb 1982: The first test firing of SHANYU-I (SY-I) missile conducted.
24 Apr 1982: COUNTY Class DLG, former HMS London acquired from UK and commissioned as PNS Babur.
28 Aug 1982: Junior Cadet College (JCC) established in PNS BAHADUR Complex and commissioned as PNS REHNUMA.
1983
Jan 1983: Survey Vessel Behr Paima acquired from JAPAN and replaced PNS Zulfiqar for hydrographic duties.
1984
26 Apr 1984: Four HUANGFEN Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile Boats) acquired from China and commissioned as Pakistan Navy Ships Azmat, Deshat, Himmat, and Quwwat.
5 Nov 1984: The first of the two PN coastal oil tankers (Gwadar, and Kalmat) commissioned.
1986
9 Apr 1986: PNS Bahadur commissioned as the main professional training center for seamen branch personnel. It houses the Surface Warfare, Naval Warfare and Operations, Communications, Hydrography, Electronic Warfare, Instructional Techniques and Music Schools.
30 Jul 1986: Five FUTI class inshore minesweepers acquired from China and commissioned into the Service.
17 Dec 1986: Installation of Vulcan Phallanx Close-In-Weapon-System (CIWS), Harpoon Missile System and Argos ESM suit commenced on the Gearing Class Destroyers (PNS Tughril, Taimur, Alamgir).
1987
1 Jan 1987: The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) established.
29 Jun 1987: Rolling out ceremony marking the completion of the first major repair/refit (V-3) of Atlantic Long Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP) Aircraft in Pakistan held at PNS MEHRAN.
31 Jul 1987: PNS AKRAM, the first naval establishment on Makran coast, commissioned as a depot for naval detachments at Gwadar.
1 Aug 1987: Fuging class Under Way replenishment Tanker acquired from China and commissioned as PNS NASR.
11 Aug 1987: Naval Tactical School recommissioned after modernization with computerized Action Speed Tactical Trainer(ASTT).
18 Oct 1987: The first test firing of a submarine launched Missile successfully conducted from PN Submarine SHUSHUK.
26 Nov 1987: Remote Data Station (RDS) Mianwali inaugurated as a depot for naval detachments at Ormara.
26 Dec 1987: The first X-Craft constructed indigenously by PN Dockyard launched.
1988
10 Jul 1988: Fleet Mess inaugurated at PNS Haider.
6 Aug 1988: Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) commenced conducting Post Graduate courses.
23 Oct 1988: PNS MAKRAN (Coastal unit) was commissioned in PN.
1989
31 Jan 1989: The first two of the eight Brooke/ Garcia class frigates acquired on lease from USA commissioned as PNS Badr and PNS Saif. All eight ships were returned to USA on completion of their lease in 1993-94.
February 1989: PNS ASLAT and KHAIBAR were commissioned. Ships were returned to USA in 1994.
31 Mar 1989: PNS HARBAH and TABUK were commissioned. Ships were returned to USA in 1994.
21 May 1989: The first firing of Exocet 39 missile from an Atlantic LRMP aircraft carried out.
May 1989: PNS HUNAIN and SIQQAT were commissioned. Ships were returned to USA in 1994.
1990
20 Jan 1990: Vulcan class Repair Ship, former USS Hector acquired on lease from USA and commissioned as PNS Moawin. Ship was returned to USA in 1994.
25 Nov 1990: Marine Battalion formed, PNS Qasim re-commissioned at Manora Island as a base for Pak Marines.
1991
15 Jan 1991: Navy Ensign hoisted at Jinnah Station established in the Antarctica.
13 Oct 1991: PNS AHSAN (Coastal unit) was commissioned in PN.
1992
19 Aug 1992: Small Oil Tanker PNS KALMAT was commissioned in PN.
12 Sep 1992: Missile Depot commissioned as PNS Aatish at Mauripur.
26 Oct 1992: The first of three Eridan class mine hunters (Munsif, Muhafiz, and Mujahid). French Navy Ship (FNS Sagittaire) acquired from France and commissioned as PNS Musif.
1993
28 Jan 1993: PN Ships Dacca, Moawin, and Tughril transported Pakistan Armed Forces contingent, heavy equipment, vehicles and Stores to Mogadishu, Somalia for participation in UN relief operations at Somalia.
28 Jul 1993: The first of the six Type-21 frigates PNS TARIQ (Babur, Badr, Khaibar, Tippu Sultan and Shahjahan) acquired from UK commissioned as PNS Tariq.
13 Sep 1993: PNS BABUR (Type-21) Ship was commissioned in PN.
26 Dec 1993: Electronic Warfare School established at PNS Bahadur.
1994
01 Mar 1994: PNS BADR and KHAIBAR (Type-21) Ships were commissioned in PN.
06 Jun 1994: PNS LARKANA (fast patrol boat) was commissioned in PN.
28 July 1994: PNS MOAWIN (Oil Tanker) was commissioned in PN.
23 Sep 1994
NS TIPPU SULTAN and SHAHJAHAN (Type-21) Ships were commissioned in PN. 20 Oct 1994: PNS RAHAT (Hospital) was commissioned in PN.
1995
August 1995: PN War College was established in Lahore.
1996
15 Apr 1996: PNS MUHAFIZ (Minehunter) was commissioned in PN.
08 Jun 1996: PN Establishment PUNJAB was commissioned at LAHORE.
1997
21 Apr 1997: PNS RAZA (Logistics store depot of Pakistan Naval Aviation) was commissioned in PN.
14 Aug 1997: PNS JALALAT-II was commissioned in PN.
1998
09 July 1998: PNS MUJAHID (Minehunter) was commissioned in PN.
1999
30 Sep 1999: PNS SHUJAAT was commissioned in PN.
21 Dec 1999: First of Agosta 90B submarines PNS/M Khalid (S137) built in France by DCN Cherbourg was commissioned
2003
12 Dec 2003: PN Submarine (Agosta 90B) SAAD was commissioned.
2004
24 Apr 2004: Pakistan Navy participated first time in counter-terrorism efforts of US-led Coalition called Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP) in maritime domain.
26 Sep 2004: Indigenously constructed Agosta 90B PN submarine HAMZA was commissioned in PN.
2006
24 Mar 2006: First ever taking over of Command of Multinational Task Force-150 by Pakistan Navy at Bahrain.
24 Oct 2006: Joint Forces Display was held at PNS QASIM on 24 November 2006.
18 Nov 2006: Sea Air Land (SEAL) Group Base Camp of Navy Seals (Naval Commandoes) at NATHIAGALI was established.
Nov 2006: Demonstration of Static Line, MFF Para water jumps and McGuire operation were conducted in Joint Forces Display in IDEAS 2006. It was the first time in history that Joint Forces Display (JFD) was conducted by Pakistan Navy.
24 Nov 2006: Joint Forces Display (JFD) was held at PNS QASIM under PN arrangements.
2007
5 March 2007: Exercise AMAN 07 was held from 5-13 March 2007 to combat Piracy, terrorism, and illegal use of the sea in the Indian-Pacific region. Navies of 28 Countries across the globle participated.
04 Mar 2007: National Centre of Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) under the aegis of Bahria University organized its first International Conference on Maritime Threats and Opportunities in the 21st Century from 04 to 06 March 2007.
22 Mar 2007: The joint survey of Sir Creek by Pakistani and Indian survey teams was conducted from 17 to 22 March 2007. During survey, Pak Marines were assigned the responsibility to provide security and logistic support to Pakistan’s team involved in border survey. Total 90 points along the disputed border were surveyed and data was compiled.
2009
Jan 2009: Launching of 1st Small Tanker Cum-Utility Ship.
Feb 2009: Bahria University Launches Medical and Dental College.
Feb 2009: Commissioning of T-56 Engine Test Bench.
Mar 2009: Launching ceremony of 2nd Small Tanker Cum Utility Ship (STUS) was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. Chief of the Naval Staff graced the occasion as chief guest.
30 Jul 2009: Commissioning of First F-22P Ship (PNS ZULFIQUAR)
19 Sep 2009: Induction Ceremony of PNS ZULFIQUAR at PN Dockyard. Chairman joint Chiefs of Staff Committee graced the occasion as chief guest.
Oct 2009: Z9EC Anti Submarine Helicopters Join Naval Fleet. Induction ceremony was held at Naval Aviation Base. CNS Admiral Noman Bashir was the Chief guest on the occasion.
19 Dec 2009: Second Sword class frigate F-22P built in People’s Republic of China, PNS SHAMSHEER was commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
2010
01 Jun 2010: Two P3C Orion aircraft were transferred from USA and commissioned in Pakistan Navy.
03 Jun 2010:Inaugurated PCB fabrication Facility at NPEC Karachi by Admiral Noman Bashir Chief of Naval Staff.
14 Jul 2010: The renovated and upgraded PNCL was inaugurated by Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff.
14 Jul 2010: Inauguration of Textile Leather & Print testing lab at CINS by Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff.
31 Aug 2010: PNS ALAMGIR Commissioned at USA.
15 Sep 2010: PNS SAIF 3rd F-22P Frigate Commissioned.
2011
Jan 2011: Pakistan Navy inducted an exclusive training ship PNS RAHNAWARD in PN fleet. The ship has been acquired for training of cadets and sailors.
Jan 2011: Pakistan Navy successfully tested its Air Defence capability in Somiani.
Feb 2011: Inauguration of newly constructed building of HQs PMSA located at Dockyard near Karachi Fish Harbour by Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff.
4 April 2011: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir laid the foundation of the Allied Academic Block of Pakistan Navy War College, at Naval Complex Walton, Lahore on 4 April 2011.
23 May 2011: Terrorist attack on PNS MEHRAN. Two P3C Orion air crafts were destroyed.
June 2011: 4th F-22P Frigate (Designate PNS ASLAT) was launched at Karachi shipyard & Engineering works by Admiral Noman Bashir Chief of the Naval Staff.
19 July 2011: PN Ships MADADGAR and RASADGAR; the small Tanker Cum Utility Ships (STUS), have been commissioned and PNS ALAMGIR has been formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Fleet during an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir graced the occasion as chief guest.
21 July 2011: Pakistan Navy Inducts first Squadron of Drones.
2012
23 Apr 2012: Pakistan Navy Commissioned 1st Fast Attack Craft (Missile) PNS Azmat.
19 May 2012: Inauguration of HQ Naval Strategic Force Command (NSFC) by Admiral Asif Sandila, Chief of the Naval Staff.
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Pakistan Navy at the helm of new millennium
Lt Cdr TUFAIL AKHTAR ARBAB PN describes the present state of the Navy at the start of the 21st century.
Fifty years down the lane very few people in Pakistan fully appreciate the maritime compulsions of the country and their effect on the security of the country and well being of its populace. Since 1965, when the Pakistan Navy bombarded Dwarka, 200 miles South East of Karachi, and the Indian Navy was caught napping in various harbours, India has embarked on a programme of its Navy’s expansion. After the 1971 War this growth received greater fillip and till 1995 the annual capital development budget for the Indian Navy was higher than that for the Indian Army or the Indian Air Force. The sole purpose of this Indian Naval expansion has been the achievement of hegemony in the Indian Ocean region politically and militarily. A by-product of this Indian design would be the ability to control all the trade in the Indian Ocean in a similar manner as the Portuguese did in the 16th Century A.D and, thereafter, the British from the middle of the 18th Century onward till the end of the Imperialistic era early this century.
To wont to vaunt is a universal desire and much more so in those who lack a feeling of security. To be able to accept or admit one’s weakness, failing or mistake is much more demanding and often very painful. It is, however, a sign of maturity and of self-confidence. It is also the first step towards improvement. Having passed through those interminable dark days of 1971 to 1973, the Pakistan Navy began to receive appreciation of its need and ergo, over the years it has developed a naval aviation, a submarine force, a new Naval base and capability to construct submarines and missile boats, give them a cutting edge over other regional navies.
The elevation of Pakistan Navy can be categorized into following phases:
a. Modernization of Type-21 Ships.
b. Construction of Missile Craft.
c. Construction of Jinnah Naval Base.
d. Construction of Agosta 90-B Submarine.
e. Establishment of Maritime Technological Complex (MTC).
Pakistan Navy after the return of Brooks & Garcia was stripped down to the level where its strategic balance with mighty Indian Navy arsenal was not more than few 40’s vintage Gearing and Two not so potent Leanders. At this juncture of history where the Pakistan Naval power was at its lowest ebb, the Naval Command embarked on a very ambitious and technically challenging task of acquiring Six Ex Amazon Class frigates with minimum armament and then retrofitted them with state of art equipment procured through various non-US manufacturer. This type of modernization was first in history; the mammoth task of installation and then interfacing with existing old communication system and new weapons/sensors was a task which has no precedence in Naval History.
The Naval dockyard with his meagre resources and not so well trained manpower started the project and amazingly completed first ship’s modernization in stipulated time frame with no assistance from any corner. The trials of the lead ship were so encouraging that the world leaders of weapons installation and integration were almost puzzled by the performance of the ship during operations. It was this historic milestone that changed the course of Pakistan Naval destiny and the Navy got the confidence to build new ships with our own resources and install state of the art equipment. The manpower trained during the process became an asset to this institution and provided valuable technical expertise to future projects.
The need of indigenous shipbuilding cannot be over emphasized, as it requires years of painstaking efforts before achieving meaningful results on the ground. The infrastructure, the skill/expertise of workforce and the local industrial support, all need to attain a certain degree of reliability before any viable warship construction programme can materialize. Pakistan Navy has been endeavouring for the last two decades to channelize all its resources to bring to reality the long cherished dream of riding over the wave of Arabian Sea with indigenously built ships and crafts.
PN Dockyard started the construction activities with support craft. The experience and expertise gained over the years in rebuild of Naval vessels has enabled PN Dockyard to accomplish ship construction programme including some rather ambitious projects with available resources. PN Dockyard reached its milestone when it launched its first indigenously built gunboat PNS LARKANA in year 1994. On the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Pakistan, PNS JALALAT, a missile craft fitted with state of art equipment was commissioned. A second missile boat of similar type has already been commissioned and plans are all ready for the launch of third and fourth missile craft simultaneously.
At the time of partition Karachi was the only port capable of handling cargo vessels. Within the Karachi port a small area was allocated to the Navy to berth its warships. Gradually Karachi harbour was developed to meet the commercial and military requirements of the country. The Pakistan Navy felt the need for a port away from Karachi soon after partition for both diversification of traffic as well as strategic requirements. Pakistan Navy realizing the urgency of the requirement as early as 1954 made considerable efforts to survey the coast of Pakistan with a view to find the most suitable site for a second port. Among the places considered were Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, Jiwani and Sonmiani. Gwadar and Ormara were found to be the most suitable place for construction of the new port.
It was as far back as 1956 that based on these surveys, the first Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Navy, Admiral H.M.S Chaudhry, in the capacity of Advisor of Maritime Affairs to the government, had requested the approval of cabinet for construction of a second port at Ormara and linking it with Sonmiani.
Despite repeated efforts by the Pakistan Navy, no funds for construction of the harbour were provided. After 1971 war it became patently obvious that Pakistan had to overcome its strategic weakness of having to rely upon the single port complex of Karachi - Port Qasim. It was only in September 1992 that approval for construction of phase-I (offshore works) of naval harbour at Ormara, comprising the wharves, piers, breakwaters, approach channels and turning basin, was accorded. The offshore works have now been completed and the naval harbour has been inaugurated. The scale of the marine works in this ambitious and monumental undertaking was simply unprecedented not only within the navy but also in the country, and posed a formidable challenge.
Pakistan Navy has had due share of troubles in execution of this project but have been able to overcome these, by the grace of God, with good teamwork and dedication. It is matter of great satisfaction that this highly complex and vital project at a site devoid of any rail or road link has now been completed. With the completion of Phase-1, the Pakistan Navy now has an outpost for operation for its ships and submarines from Ormara. Considerable onshore works and infrastructure development needs to be undertaken urgently to convert this outpost into a proper naval base and funds for this are being sought from the government.
Pakistan Navy started off with Submarine force in year 1964 when PNS/M GHAZI was acquired from USA and the very first in this region. During the span of 15 years, Navy increased its strength to 6, by acquiring first Daphne and then Agosta class submarine. Pakistan Navy in order to enhance its underwater force opted for three new generation Agosta 90-B submarines. These submarines are being purchased on transfer of technology basis. First submarine PNS/M KHALID has recently joined the fleet that has been built in France whereas the second will be built partially in France and in PN Dockyard and the third one would be completely manufactured in PN Dockyard. The most prestigious, demanding and technically challenging construction project ever undertaken by PN Dockyard is the construction of these submarines. PN Dockyard has established a complete new department for the construction of Agosta 90-B, equipped with state of art machinery/equipment to under take this gigantic mission.
The Agosta 90-B is based on Agosta class submarines, the new Agosta will certainly give a qualitative edge to the Navy because they are equipped with Mesma Air Independent Propulsion System (AIPS) and SM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles. These two new technologies, which have never been exported by the French to any other country, will increase the offensive capability of the Navy.
Pakistan Navy has taken a giant step by establishing Maritime Technological Complex (MTC) at Rawat, on the same footing as Kamra, under Ministry of Defence. This project is in its initial phase and the sole purpose of MTC would be research and development. With the sanctions imposed on Pakistan, R&D is the only liable solution to meet its technical and defence requirements. The Naval Research & Development Authority housed at PN Dockyard will be integrated in MTC and will provide essential field data for the Command to evaluate and prioritize the development projects. The RDA has already completed various important weapon oriented projects which are under trials at various PN platforms. Their evaluation so far has proved to be highly encouraging and provided in-depth knowledge to developers for fine-tuning the end product before delivering it to Navy.
Pakistan Navy in new millennium is at the crossroad of development, which would be indigenous and self-sustaining. The ambitious, ship building, submarine construction and out fitting all platforms will surely usher in a new era of technical excellence culture not only Pakistan Navy but sister forces in particular and the country in general. The self-sufficiency will reduce dependency on foreign companies and will also help growth of subsidiary vendor outlets inland. This will eliminate pressure on foreign exchange and government budgeting.
The complete commissioning of Jinnah Naval Base will bring a gigantic face uplift of the area and will definitely improve living conditions and life style of local populace. It will bring prosperity and development not only in Ormara but also to all of the adjacent area. The coastal development will increase our resources and will enhance opportunities in best utilization of EEZ. The Pakistan Navy with its future expansion will open gate of certain enlightenment and development in coastal areas and country.
Pakistan Navy at the helm of new millennium
Lt Cdr TUFAIL AKHTAR ARBAB PN describes the present state of the Navy at the start of the 21st century.
Fifty years down the lane very few people in Pakistan fully appreciate the maritime compulsions of the country and their effect on the security of the country and well being of its populace. Since 1965, when the Pakistan Navy bombarded Dwarka, 200 miles South East of Karachi, and the Indian Navy was caught napping in various harbours, India has embarked on a programme of its Navy’s expansion. After the 1971 War this growth received greater fillip and till 1995 the annual capital development budget for the Indian Navy was higher than that for the Indian Army or the Indian Air Force. The sole purpose of this Indian Naval expansion has been the achievement of hegemony in the Indian Ocean region politically and militarily. A by-product of this Indian design would be the ability to control all the trade in the Indian Ocean in a similar manner as the Portuguese did in the 16th Century A.D and, thereafter, the British from the middle of the 18th Century onward till the end of the Imperialistic era early this century.
To wont to vaunt is a universal desire and much more so in those who lack a feeling of security. To be able to accept or admit one’s weakness, failing or mistake is much more demanding and often very painful. It is, however, a sign of maturity and of self-confidence. It is also the first step towards improvement. Having passed through those interminable dark days of 1971 to 1973, the Pakistan Navy began to receive appreciation of its need and ergo, over the years it has developed a naval aviation, a submarine force, a new Naval base and capability to construct submarines and missile boats, give them a cutting edge over other regional navies.
The elevation of Pakistan Navy can be categorized into following phases:
a. Modernization of Type-21 Ships.
b. Construction of Missile Craft.
c. Construction of Jinnah Naval Base.
d. Construction of Agosta 90-B Submarine.
e. Establishment of Maritime Technological Complex (MTC).
Pakistan Navy after the return of Brooks & Garcia was stripped down to the level where its strategic balance with mighty Indian Navy arsenal was not more than few 40’s vintage Gearing and Two not so potent Leanders. At this juncture of history where the Pakistan Naval power was at its lowest ebb, the Naval Command embarked on a very ambitious and technically challenging task of acquiring Six Ex Amazon Class frigates with minimum armament and then retrofitted them with state of art equipment procured through various non-US manufacturer. This type of modernization was first in history; the mammoth task of installation and then interfacing with existing old communication system and new weapons/sensors was a task which has no precedence in Naval History.
The Naval dockyard with his meagre resources and not so well trained manpower started the project and amazingly completed first ship’s modernization in stipulated time frame with no assistance from any corner. The trials of the lead ship were so encouraging that the world leaders of weapons installation and integration were almost puzzled by the performance of the ship during operations. It was this historic milestone that changed the course of Pakistan Naval destiny and the Navy got the confidence to build new ships with our own resources and install state of the art equipment. The manpower trained during the process became an asset to this institution and provided valuable technical expertise to future projects.
The need of indigenous shipbuilding cannot be over emphasized, as it requires years of painstaking efforts before achieving meaningful results on the ground. The infrastructure, the skill/expertise of workforce and the local industrial support, all need to attain a certain degree of reliability before any viable warship construction programme can materialize. Pakistan Navy has been endeavouring for the last two decades to channelize all its resources to bring to reality the long cherished dream of riding over the wave of Arabian Sea with indigenously built ships and crafts.
PN Dockyard started the construction activities with support craft. The experience and expertise gained over the years in rebuild of Naval vessels has enabled PN Dockyard to accomplish ship construction programme including some rather ambitious projects with available resources. PN Dockyard reached its milestone when it launched its first indigenously built gunboat PNS LARKANA in year 1994. On the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Pakistan, PNS JALALAT, a missile craft fitted with state of art equipment was commissioned. A second missile boat of similar type has already been commissioned and plans are all ready for the launch of third and fourth missile craft simultaneously.
At the time of partition Karachi was the only port capable of handling cargo vessels. Within the Karachi port a small area was allocated to the Navy to berth its warships. Gradually Karachi harbour was developed to meet the commercial and military requirements of the country. The Pakistan Navy felt the need for a port away from Karachi soon after partition for both diversification of traffic as well as strategic requirements. Pakistan Navy realizing the urgency of the requirement as early as 1954 made considerable efforts to survey the coast of Pakistan with a view to find the most suitable site for a second port. Among the places considered were Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, Jiwani and Sonmiani. Gwadar and Ormara were found to be the most suitable place for construction of the new port.
It was as far back as 1956 that based on these surveys, the first Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Navy, Admiral H.M.S Chaudhry, in the capacity of Advisor of Maritime Affairs to the government, had requested the approval of cabinet for construction of a second port at Ormara and linking it with Sonmiani.
Despite repeated efforts by the Pakistan Navy, no funds for construction of the harbour were provided. After 1971 war it became patently obvious that Pakistan had to overcome its strategic weakness of having to rely upon the single port complex of Karachi - Port Qasim. It was only in September 1992 that approval for construction of phase-I (offshore works) of naval harbour at Ormara, comprising the wharves, piers, breakwaters, approach channels and turning basin, was accorded. The offshore works have now been completed and the naval harbour has been inaugurated. The scale of the marine works in this ambitious and monumental undertaking was simply unprecedented not only within the navy but also in the country, and posed a formidable challenge.
Pakistan Navy has had due share of troubles in execution of this project but have been able to overcome these, by the grace of God, with good teamwork and dedication. It is matter of great satisfaction that this highly complex and vital project at a site devoid of any rail or road link has now been completed. With the completion of Phase-1, the Pakistan Navy now has an outpost for operation for its ships and submarines from Ormara. Considerable onshore works and infrastructure development needs to be undertaken urgently to convert this outpost into a proper naval base and funds for this are being sought from the government.
Pakistan Navy started off with Submarine force in year 1964 when PNS/M GHAZI was acquired from USA and the very first in this region. During the span of 15 years, Navy increased its strength to 6, by acquiring first Daphne and then Agosta class submarine. Pakistan Navy in order to enhance its underwater force opted for three new generation Agosta 90-B submarines. These submarines are being purchased on transfer of technology basis. First submarine PNS/M KHALID has recently joined the fleet that has been built in France whereas the second will be built partially in France and in PN Dockyard and the third one would be completely manufactured in PN Dockyard. The most prestigious, demanding and technically challenging construction project ever undertaken by PN Dockyard is the construction of these submarines. PN Dockyard has established a complete new department for the construction of Agosta 90-B, equipped with state of art machinery/equipment to under take this gigantic mission.
The Agosta 90-B is based on Agosta class submarines, the new Agosta will certainly give a qualitative edge to the Navy because they are equipped with Mesma Air Independent Propulsion System (AIPS) and SM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles. These two new technologies, which have never been exported by the French to any other country, will increase the offensive capability of the Navy.
Pakistan Navy has taken a giant step by establishing Maritime Technological Complex (MTC) at Rawat, on the same footing as Kamra, under Ministry of Defence. This project is in its initial phase and the sole purpose of MTC would be research and development. With the sanctions imposed on Pakistan, R&D is the only liable solution to meet its technical and defence requirements. The Naval Research & Development Authority housed at PN Dockyard will be integrated in MTC and will provide essential field data for the Command to evaluate and prioritize the development projects. The RDA has already completed various important weapon oriented projects which are under trials at various PN platforms. Their evaluation so far has proved to be highly encouraging and provided in-depth knowledge to developers for fine-tuning the end product before delivering it to Navy.
Pakistan Navy in new millennium is at the crossroad of development, which would be indigenous and self-sustaining. The ambitious, ship building, submarine construction and out fitting all platforms will surely usher in a new era of technical excellence culture not only Pakistan Navy but sister forces in particular and the country in general. The self-sufficiency will reduce dependency on foreign companies and will also help growth of subsidiary vendor outlets inland. This will eliminate pressure on foreign exchange and government budgeting.
The complete commissioning of Jinnah Naval Base will bring a gigantic face uplift of the area and will definitely improve living conditions and life style of local populace. It will bring prosperity and development not only in Ormara but also to all of the adjacent area. The coastal development will increase our resources and will enhance opportunities in best utilization of EEZ. The Pakistan Navy with its future expansion will open gate of certain enlightenment and development in coastal areas and country.
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IMINT confirms Type 041 visit to Karachi
James Hardy, London and Sean O'Connor, Indianapolis, Indiana - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
07 July 2015
Satellite imagery has confirmed the visit to Karachi of a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 041 'Yuan'-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) in late May.
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Type 041 'Yuan'-class submarine pierside in Karachi, Pakistan, on 28 May 2015. Also present is a Type 925 submarine tender supporting the Type 041's deployment. (CNES 2015, Distribution Airbus DS / IHS)
The imagery, provided by Airbus Defence and Space, shows the submarine alongside at Karachi's commercial port on 28 May, a few hundred metres north of Pakistan's main naval base.
The Type 041 'Yuan' class is described by IHS Jane's Fighting Ships as a diesel electric attack submarine, potentially with Stirling air independent propulsion, that is armed with YJ-2 (YJ-82) anti-ship missiles and a combination of Yu-4 (SAET-50) passive homing and Yu-3 (SET-65E) active/passive homing torpedoes.
IMINT confirms Type 041 visit to Karachi
James Hardy, London and Sean O'Connor, Indianapolis, Indiana - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
07 July 2015
Satellite imagery has confirmed the visit to Karachi of a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 041 'Yuan'-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) in late May.
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Type 041 'Yuan'-class submarine pierside in Karachi, Pakistan, on 28 May 2015. Also present is a Type 925 submarine tender supporting the Type 041's deployment. (CNES 2015, Distribution Airbus DS / IHS)
The imagery, provided by Airbus Defence and Space, shows the submarine alongside at Karachi's commercial port on 28 May, a few hundred metres north of Pakistan's main naval base.
The Type 041 'Yuan' class is described by IHS Jane's Fighting Ships as a diesel electric attack submarine, potentially with Stirling air independent propulsion, that is armed with YJ-2 (YJ-82) anti-ship missiles and a combination of Yu-4 (SAET-50) passive homing and Yu-3 (SET-65E) active/passive homing torpedoes.
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