China, Pakistan strength naval collaboration with arms procurement: Pakistan Navy chief
Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan Published: Feb 08, 2021 09:52 AM
China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan in Shanghai in August 2020. File photo: Courtesy of the Pakistan Navy
Naval collaboration between China and Pakistan is strengthening with a series of arms procurements, as Pakistan is acquiring Chinese-made frigates that will be one of the most technologically advanced platforms of the Pakistan Navy and submarines that would substantially add to the offensive capability of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview.
Report: China to Send its Most Advanced Frigate Warship to Pakistan
Usama AnjumLast Updated: Feb 1, 2021
China has reported sending the second Type 054A/P frigate to Pakistan . The innovatively progressed warship is required to upgrade Pakistan’s maritime protection and prevention/deterrence abilities altogether.
The event denotes the completion of 70 years of Pakistan-China conciliatory and diplomatic relations based upon outstanding obligations of fellowship and trust, as per an assertion the Pakistan Navy sent to the Global Times at almost the same time.
Report: China to Send its Most Advanced Frigate Warship to Pakistan
The Pakistan Navy has gotten developed four Type 054A/P frigates from China since 2017, with the primary ship launched back in August 2020.
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China has launched the second Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Pakistan Navy Chief Naval Overseer said the induction of Type 054A/P warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities.
Pakistan Navy has contracted the construction of four Type 054A/P frigates from China since 2017, and the first ship was launched in August 2020.
In a recent interview with Chinese daily, The Global Times, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi, said these frigates will be some of the most technologically advanced platforms of Pakistan Navy s Surface Fleet.
China launches 2nd advanced naval frigate for Pakistan
By Mansoor| Published: 29th January 2021 8:40 pm IST
Beijing: China on Friday launched the second naval missile frigate equipped with an improved radar system and long-range missiles for its all-weather ally Pakistan to help it bolster maritime defence and deterrence capabilities, according to a media report.
The Pakistan Navy has contracted the construction of four Type 054A/P frigates from China since 2017, and the first ship was launched in August last year.
The Type 054A multi-purpose, guided-missile frigate is the mainstay of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, with 30 vessels in commission.