Pakistan Navy’s 2300 Tons OPVs launched by Damen

[thunderkaka]

DAMEN Shipyard Galati, Romania launched the first of two 2,300 tons corvettes built for Pakistan Navy at a ceremony held at M/s DAMEN Shipyard Galati, Romania on May 17.

The first ship is expected to join the Pakistan Navy by end of this year and the second would be delivered by mid-2020. The contract for their manufacture was signed in 2017, Pakistan media reported.

Pakistan Navy’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem who spoke on the occasion said that these platforms will act as force multipliers in enhancing Navy’s capability of safeguarding maritime frontiers and would offer more flexibility in the conduct of Pakistan Navy’s initiative of independent Regional Maritime Security Patrols in the Indian Ocean Region.

The Pakistan Navy commissioned a locally built and ordered 4 warships from a Chinese shipyard in the past year indicating accelerated naval procurement.

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/2...nched_by_DAMEN_Shipyard__Romania#.XOHemchKiCg

 

[thunderkaka]

Sorry, already been posted by another member. Mods, please delete or merge.

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/laun...tons-corvette-built-for-pakistan-navy.618868/

 

[Bossman]

So what KSE is making these days ?

Two 3,500 Ton ships for PMSS

 

[ali_raza]

So what KSE is making these days ?

u want karachi stock exchange to make ships

 

[Tank131]

Based on these pictures, I think 2 triple Harbas would fit on this. They should have gone for the 16 cell vls as well but I get its supposed to be a OPV. Beyond that I think 2 Type 1130 CIWS with 6 HQ-10 each could be fit behind the main mast/tower just ahead of the AShMs. That in times of war should provide additional capabilities when converting it from an OPV to a light frigate especially since there is no VLS

 

[syed_yusuf]

Two 3,500 Ton ships for PMSS

Are u sure ?

 

[DOTO for life]

Our navy needs some forward thinking leadership even now other countries are meeting our naval requirements whereas Pakistan Army and Airforce both have taken substantial steps towards Indigenization.

 

[Bossman]

Are u sure ?

Yes

 

[syed_yusuf]

Yes

sir, you stated 3,500 ton ships for PMSA? care to provide details of as to what kind of ships.

as far as i know, the only ship under construction at KSEW for PMSA is 1500 ton MPV

 

[ZY-CN-CA]

2300T not small,why no Anti-ship missile?..?

 

[Tamiyah]

2300T not small,why no Anti-ship missile?..?

I have heard that these ships will be fitted with domestic anti*ship missiles.

 

[Manidabest]

Good slowly but steadily we are building a strong navy

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

We should order 6 more units
The manufacturing speed was commendable

The platform offers great benefits as a OPV

Six units would enhance our Marine doctrine and protection

 

[xbat]

according to Milliyet news, PAK Navy chose Aselsan LPI Radar for this ships. Talks are being conducted for other platforms

http://www.milliyet.com.tr/pakistan-donanmasi-ni-turk-gundem-2882246/

 

[khanasifm]