Fourth Hangor-class submarine GHAZI launched in China
- ISPR says all four Hangor-class submarines being constructed in China are now undergoing sea trials
Pakistan Navy on Wednesday marked another milestone in its submarine modernisation programme with the launch of the fourth Hangor-class submarine, GHAZI, at Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.
With the launch of GHAZI, all four Hangor-class submarines being constructed in China are now undergoing sea trials and are in the final stages of handover to Pakistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The submarines are part of an agreement signed between the governments of Pakistan and China for the acquisition of eight Hangor-class submarines to strengthen the Pakistan Navy’s underwater capabilities.
Under the contract, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four will be constructed in Pakistan at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited (KS&EW) under a Transfer of Technology (ToT) arrangement.
The Hangor-class submarines will be equipped with advanced weapons and modern sensors, enabling them to engage targets at extended standoff ranges.
The induction of these submarines is expected to significantly enhance Pakistan Navy’s operational readiness and contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The launching ceremony was attended by senior officials from Pakistan and China, reflecting the deepening bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries, ISPR said.
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