Nasr
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Pakistan Navy is most certainly modernizing, about time I must say. There is and should be an emphasis on Submarine capabilities that provide Pakistan with a Second Strike Capability. Of course it goes without saying, that without an enhanced Maritime Fighter Fleet, Submarine capability would not be fully realized. However, I believe that Pakistan Navy is prioritizing Submarine and Maritime Patrol Aircraft acquisition. This means, if logic is followed through, that Pakistan Navy will focus on Maritime Fighter Fleet, once the Subs/MPA acquisitions have been completed.
For Pakistan, it is important that it achieves Anti-Access/Area-Denial in order to protect it's shipping lines. This means the enemy's navy must not be allowed to be anywhere a 1000 kms of Pakistan's Coastline. Apart from Frigates and Corvettes, Pakistan Navy also require a Shore Based Long Range Air Defense System, that would provide an umbrella for the Naval Bases. A maritime fighter fleet would ensure an offensive punch to knockout any enemy vessels looking to impose a naval blockade. Marine Commando Battalions also need to be reassessed and re-equipped to ensure Creek/Mangroves of Badin Zone are protected. This would be one of the crucial aspects of protecting Karachi, which Pakistan's Business Nerve Center.
For Pakistan, it is important that it achieves Anti-Access/Area-Denial in order to protect it's shipping lines. This means the enemy's navy must not be allowed to be anywhere a 1000 kms of Pakistan's Coastline. Apart from Frigates and Corvettes, Pakistan Navy also require a Shore Based Long Range Air Defense System, that would provide an umbrella for the Naval Bases. A maritime fighter fleet would ensure an offensive punch to knockout any enemy vessels looking to impose a naval blockade. Marine Commando Battalions also need to be reassessed and re-equipped to ensure Creek/Mangroves of Badin Zone are protected. This would be one of the crucial aspects of protecting Karachi, which Pakistan's Business Nerve Center.