Launching of the First Hungura Class Submarine to be Developed for Pakistan in China

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Rawalpindi, 26 April 2024 – Launching ceremony of the first Hungura class submarine to be developed for Pakistan in China. The launching ceremony was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd. Shuangliu Base, China

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the chief guest on the occasion. This project will add a new dimension to Pak-China friendship.The Pakistan government had signed an agreement for the acquisition of 8 Hangur class submarines during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan.

Under the contract, 4 submarines will be built in China while the other 4 will be built at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited in Pakistan.These submarines will be equipped with advanced weapons and sensors to target long-range targets

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