Pakistan’s Hangor subs tighten China link, test India at sea
Pakistan has commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, marking a significant step in its naval modernization and deepening defense ties with China. The submarines, based on China's Yuan-class design, aim to enhance Pakistan's undersea warfare capabilities and maritime deterrence amid regional tensions with India. While the program is expected to improve Pakistan's anti-access and area-denial strategies, analysts suggest the submarines will likely be used for conventional operations rather than nuclear deterrence.
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Pakistan is betting on Hangor-class submarines to sharpen its undersea edge as its deterrent increasingly rests on deepening military integration with China rather than any single platform. Last month, multiple media sources announced the commissioning of Pakistan’s first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor. The ceremony took place in Sanya and was attended by President Asif Ali Zardari and Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, signaling an important advancement in Pakistan’s naval modernization efforts.
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