Pakistan Navy will request for 6 Oliver Hazard Perry Class FFG from U.S

[HAIDER]

Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir - Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy

According to Janes the Pakistan Navy is expected to place a formal request to the U.S for six Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates to augment its surface fleet. These may replace the Type-21s and act as stop-gaps until new-built frigates and corvettes are commissioned. The weapons and systems on the PN FFG-7 have not yet been disclosed, but they could include the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) as well as Mk 32 torpedo tubes for Mk 46 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) torpedoes.

According to Janes' IDEAS2004 interview with former Pakistan Navy Chief ex-Admiral Karimullah at least 4 additional new-built frigates will be acquired by the navy. The new frigate will be larger and superior to the F-22P; it will likely have a better air defence system and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability; and use more advanced sensors, radar and electronics. Kanwa recently reported that the Pakistan Navy has shown recent interest in the Chinese Type 054 frigate.


-Janes

Waiting for the full Janes article and/or DSCA document to release.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_Navy

 

[kidwaibhai]

this is awsome so we are replacing the type 21 that we have

 

[HAIDER]

This huge navel build up, Pak navel fleet is extremely large compare to coastline to defend...

 

[Keysersoze]

This huge navel build up, Pak navel fleet is extremely large compare to coastline to defend...

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[Quwa]

The OHPs are probably being sought to replace the Type-21s soon. I hope we can get ESSM, Mk 46, etc.

 

[EagleEyes]

Mark,

I told you! Pakistan will go for second-hand ships.

 

[HAIDER]

Before deal was goin on with Britts but deal turn sour, when it came to price.

 

[Quwa]

Mark,

I told you! Pakistan will go for second-hand ships.

*stab in the heart* But the context you said it would was wrong, I think PN will still procure new-built frigates above the 3000 ton displacement range.

 

[EagleEyes]

Ordering something off the shelf for 3000 ton is a big chunk of the cake from the PNs defence budget. PN has already ordered a lot. I dont see any "New" procurements of like that until 2nd F-22p is operational. Not getting the Spruance was the hint that it cannot get biggies for now. At least for the surface fleet.

 

[Quwa]

Ordering something off the shelf for 3000 ton is a big chunk of the cake from the PNs defence budget. PN has already ordered a lot. I dont see any "New" procurements of like that until 2nd F-22p is operational. Not getting the Spruance was the hint that it cannot get biggies for now. At least for the surface fleet.

Well Spruance was 9000 ton. The military budget does not cover large purchases, those require extra government approval. Besides, the majority of Pakistan's big acquisitions have been done through the use of loans and installments, i.e the Agosta 90B. These days frigates in the 3000-3500 ton range like the La Fayette, MEKO A-200 and Type-054A are good multi-role platforms suitable for navies like that of Pakistan's. The unit cost of each new built FFG can be capped to $350-400mn per ship, although pricy, the capabilities and long-term benefit will be there.

The OHPs will not have more than a decade worth of life in them and they're 4100 tons.

 

[falcone]

Here's another piece of information:

"Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir - Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy
Pakistan has asked the US to supply it with six Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates to augment its fleet of surface ships, the chief of Pakistan's naval staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir has revealed to Jane's.Meanwhile, Pakistan is seeking to progress the delivery of four Chinese Type F-22P or 'Jiangwei II' (Type-053H3) frigates ordered in April 2005, and to decide on the purchase of another four frigates of a still-undefined type, he says.
[Jane's Navy International - first posted to http://jni.janes.com - 22 March 2007]"

 

[falcone]

Here's more:

"Pakistan aims to increase its navy's regional presence
Thirteen surface vessels from eight countries teamed up in two-day exercises in the northern Arabian Sea commencing on 8 March, as part of a move by Pakistan to acquire a larger regional role for its navy. Historically overshadowed by the larger Indian naval force that dominates the Indian Ocean, Pakistan has been building up its navy, particularly to boost its role as a partner to the US Navy (USN) in the 'war on terror' in areas close to the Persian Gulf.Pakistan's Commodore Farrukh Mahfooz told Jane's that Pakistan hopes to acquire a larger role for itself beyond guarding its maritime frontiers
[Jane's International Defence Review - first posted to http://idr.janes.com - 14 March 2007]"

 

[falcone]

One more:

"Sino-Pakistan port ripples surface tension
The much-anticipated inauguration of Pakistan's Gwadar port in the southwestern province of Balochistan, took place on 20 March. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf declared that the port, which he opened with the Chinese Minister of Communications Li Shenglin, was going to be an "industrial hub, energy corridor and container centre"
[Jane's Foreign Report - first posted to http://frp.janes.com - 26 March 2007]"

 

[foxhound]

So what will be the total surface assets for the PN?

 

[Quwa]

So what will be the total surface assets for the PN?

Not including the OHPs - as they will be retired by the time everything else is commissioned - at least 12 major combatants: 4 F-22P, 4 Corvette, 4 other FFG.

Article:
Jane's Information Group
SIGNALS

Date Posted: 28-Mar-2007

JANE'S NAVY INTERNATIONAL - MAY 01, 2007

Pakistan, Turkey sign research, technology and development MoU

Farhan Bokhari

Pakistan and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in naval research, technology and development.

No details of the MoU were revealed officially following the signing of the agreement on 26 March, during a visit to the Pakistan Navy's headquarters in Islamabad by the Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, Admiral Yener Karahanogiu.

However, Western defence officials based in Islamabad told Jane's that the MoU could be the first step towards Pakistan's plans for expanding the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) in southern Pakistan.

The Pakistan Navy is to build the fourth F-22P frigate at the shipyard by 2013, in co-production with the China's Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company. Beyond this, the navy is keen to co-produce locally two or more of the four further frigates it plans to order from China later this year.

Additionally, the Pakistan Navy aims to expand facilities at the Karachi shipyard to produce small boats and corvettes. This could include the co-production of an export version of the Turkish Navy's Milgem-class corvette.

"The MoU with Turkey is another step along the way for the Pakistanis. They are keen to tie up with friendly countries in their surrounding region," said one Western defence analyst who spoke to Jane's on condition of anonymity.

A second defence official said that the MoU also reflects Pakistan's growing interest in a long-term partnership with the US in patrolling the sea lanes of the Persian Gulf.

He added: "Turkey is not the US but... is considered a close ally of the US. Pakistan is keen for a naval partnership with the US and it's also trying to seek closer ties with friends of the US."