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I think there is some ambuguity regarding the 6 vessels being from Damen or being the Jinnahs
If going by Admiral (R) Abbasi's speech, there is no ambiguity.
He clearly mentioned the 1x Jinnah-class frigate which will be a followup to the MILGEM class (i.e. Babur-class):
"4 Turkish MILGEM-class ships will be inducted between 2023 and 2025. Under the MILGEM project, complete design knowhow will be transferred to Pakistan Navy. Thus, the 5th ship, presently under design phase will be Pakistan's first Jinnah-class frigate, designed and built in Pakistan."
He went on to mention seperately,
"Of the 2x2300 ton corvettes, the lead ship PNS Yarmook has been inducted while the second ship Tabuk will join Pakistan Navy fleet by November this year. As a follow-up, six additional ships of larger tonnage are being contracted. "
Watch this video from 14.20 onwards
I have serious doubt about the number 20 main vessels which former Naval Chief said. I think it would be more then 20. Even close to 30. What I mean is that I doubt that F-22 P or Damen Corvettes will be counted among those 20. Secondly in his speech former Naval Chief was clearly referring to heavier version of Damen Corvette.
Yes, agreed.
The admiral probably gave the '20 ships' figure in light of programs which are currently under execution. Future ships such as the Jinnah-class (only 1 ship on order) and the 'larger' Damen ships are probably not counted among the 20. Also, the PN may not count the 2x Yarmook-class (Damen) corvettes and the followup 6 in its main fleet. They may be intended as OPVs/Littoral ships for security and patrol duties only.
There are no plans for any larger/heavier version of ship from Daman shipyard.
The six heavy tonnage ships will be "heavy" in true sense. (Not Corvettes)
Please refer to Admiral Abbasi's speech linked above.
Plans are obviously subject to change but we are only discussing in light of what was revealed in the speech.
The 6 ships of 'larger tonnage' were mentioned as follow-ups to the Damen corvettes, therefore it can be assumed that Damen will be supplying them, probably to the PN's own specifications.
We don't know what 'larger tonnage' means in a quantitative sense
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