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Pakistan to Get Eight New Attack Subs From China

22:14 30.08.2016(updated 02:02 31.08.2016)

The Chinese government will supply eight modified diesel-electric attack submarines to Pakistan by the year 2028.

In Islamabad the head of Pakistan’s next-generation submarine program made the announcement to the country’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Defense, while on a August 26 visit to Naval headquarters.

The announcement confirms that the project is going forward, but is it not clear whether a contract has been signed. Rear Admiral Syed Hassan Nasir Shah announced in April that a contract had been secured by the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) to construct four of the eight submarines, with the other four being built by the China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC). The submarines will be fitted with air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems.

The agreement between the two nations is valued at $4 to $5 billion and it’s anticipated that China will extend a low interest rate loan. Some speculation surrounds what type of submarine the Pakistani Navy will receive. In April 2011, the China State Shipbuilding Industrial Corp signed a contract to supply six Type 032 Qing-class conventional attack submarines by 2016 or 2017.

One Pakistani Foreign Ministry official said, "In the recent past, there have been reports of discussions for the Type 041 submarines." Other media sources have reported that “Pakistan will also build two types of submarines with Chinese assistance: the Project S-26 and Project S-30. The vessels are to be built at the Submarine Rebuild Complex (SRC) facility being developed at Ormara, west of Karachi."

Most analysts believe that the new craft will be a lighter version of the Type 039 and Type 041 Yuan-class conventional attack submarine used by the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).

The Type 041 Yuan-class sub is "a diesel electric attack submarine (SSK), 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," according to IHS Jane’s Fighting Ships.

The export version of the smaller submarine, weighing some 2,300 tons, is designated as S20. The first four submarines are stated to be delivered by the end of 2023. The others being assembled in Karachi are set to be completed by 2028.

This acquisition of new subs is a part of Pakistan’s effort to upgrade its capabilities in underwater warfare. It is thought that the eight subs will form the foundation of the country’s blossoming sea-based nuclear second-strike triad.


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[The Eagle]

So these Eight (8) are Six of Qing Class and 2 S-20.

One Pakistani Foreign Ministry official said, "In the recent past, there have been reports of discussions for the Type 041 submarines." Other media sources have reported that “Pakistan will also build two types of submarines with Chinese assistance: the Project S-26 and Project S-30. The vessels are to be built at the Submarine Rebuild Complex (SRC) facility being developed at Ormara, west of Karachi."

Are we having or planned such facility at Ormara for this project Sir because heard it to be completed at KSEW.

 

[Inception-06]

Good to see that we have now a growing number of Sea Force !

 

[fatman17]

I have seen the site at ormara for submarine rebuilding, but it will be a few years before it is completed. I think the 1st two subs to be manufactured locally will be at KSEW.

 

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ATR and Scan Eagle

 

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Sea Platforms
China to provide eight submarines to Pakistan by 2028
Farhan Bokhari, Islamabad and Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
30 August 2016



China will provide eight submarines to the Pakistan Navy (PN) by 2028, Pakistan's chief project director of submarines told the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence during a visit to the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on 26 August, according to The News International newspaper.

The project director confirmed that four of the submarines will be built in China, adding that they will be supplied to the PN between mid-2022 and 2023. The remaining four boats will be built at the Karachi Shipbuilding and Engineering Works (KSEW) following a technology transfer programme and handed over to the PN by 2028.

The project will reportedly also involve the establishment of a submarine training centre at KSEW.

 

[fatman17]

On their way

 

[CHI RULES]

I have a question do the coastal defense batteries may prove to be effective in order to stop 1971 like disaster by IN in future.

 

[fatman17]

I have a question do the coastal defense batteries may prove to be effective in order to stop 1971 like disaster by IN in future.

Much improved situation at this time.

 

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Military Capabilities

New Chinese shipbuilding facility may be used for nuclear submarine production, say reports

Richard D Fisher Jr, Washington DC - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

07 September 2016

Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co. Ltd's (BSHIC's) announcement of a new shipbuilding facility has prompted speculation the Chinese company may use the site to increase China's production of nuclear-powered submarines.

Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co. Ltd (BSHIC) has revealed images of a new production facility, prompting speculation the site may be used to increase China's production of nuclear-powered submarines. (BSHIC)

Chinese reports indicated the new facility may cover 40,260 m 2 , with a length of about 288 m and a width of about 135 m: enough room to build at least three submarines concurrently, according to unnamed sources.

By comparison, Russia's nuclear submarine building hall No 42 in Severodvinsk is reportedly 436 m long and 130 m wide and can build four submarines simultaneously.

 

[Incog_nito]

Why not PN start R&D with Turkey over submarines and get involved in any future submarine program with Sweden?
This will allow both navies to have future sub system like:
110-300 Tons Special Submarines
1000+ Tons Coastal Defence/Attack Submarines
2500-3000+ Tons SSKs that are capable of taking multi-purpose missions
8000-10000 Tons SSBNs

I know this sounds like a dream thing but both navies have ambitions and their economies are showing up good numbers.

 

[fatman17]

Why not PN start R&D with Turkey over submarines and get involved in any future submarine program with Sweden?
This will allow both navies to have future sub system like:
110-300 Tons Special Submarines
1000+ Tons Coastal Defence/Attack Submarines
2500-3000+ Tons SSKs that are capable of taking multi-purpose missions
8000-10000 Tons SSBNs

I know this sounds like a dream thing but both navies have ambitions and their economies are showing up good numbers.

Sub building and rebuilding project at KSEW and Ormara with China. 8 subs are to be built, 4 in China and 4 in Pakistan.

 

[Incog_nito]

I am talking about Future not the current procurement as R&D will take another 5 years to bring a single sub out. For Chinese subs, they are already coming.