Bilal Khan (Quwa)
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We both read from a reliable member that the 'six heavy tonnage vessels' thing may not matter as much, at least in the sense of getting additional OPVs from Damen Shipyards.Ofcourse What comes after Milgems are Jinnah.
If Jinnah is further evolution of Milgem, then starting the Jinnah production right after Milgem make complete sense.
Now I am thinking again,
How Jinnah class factors in PN? Further additions to surface fleet (six heavy tonnage vessels)? Or replacement of Zulfiqar class (highly unlikely)?
So, the 'six heavy tonnage vessels' are still either OPVs, or the PN is changing its plans at a deeper level. If the PN is changing its plans, then I don't think the 'six heavy tonnage vessels' part matters much anymore; we'll have to wait for new info.
I suspect the PN is simply moving to a fleet of at least 12 ships that can fully deliver on AShW, ASW, and AAW (via VLS).
It currently has 8 such ships in the pipeline via the Type 054A/P and the MILGEM corvettes. So, it may be planning for 4 Jinnah-class frigates to complete this fleet goal. But overall, the 12 ships will add to the 4 F-22P and 2 Damen OPVs, hence giving the PN a total of 18 2,000+ ton ships (of which 12 are fully capable, and 6 are AShW + ASW capable).