US EditionPakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China
The diesel-electric attack submarine with air-independent propulsion is Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class boat and is meant to strengthen maritime deterrence.
- On Thursday, April 30, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari attended the commissioning of the first HANGOR Class Submarine, PNS HANGOR, at Sanya, China, marking a significant milestone for the Pakistan Navy.
- The Pakistan Navy named the vessel to honor its predecessor, which in 1971 became the first submarine since World War II to sink an enemy warship; the historic vessel now resides at the Pakistan Maritime Museum in Karachi.
- Equipped with Air Independent Propulsion systems, modern sensors, and advanced weapons, the diesel-electric attack submarine enables extended submerged travel. The navy plans to induct eight Hangor-class submarines total to modernize its fleet.
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf stated that maintaining a "stable, rule-based maritime order demands technologically advanced naval forces." The submarines will secure vital Sea Lines of Communication across the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated the nation on the milestone. The Presidency stated the submarine "strengthens Pakistan's maritime defence, protects economic lifelines and reflects strategic partnership with China.
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Pakistan rolls out first Chinese Hangor submarine
The first of eight submarines launched as tensions with India persist Pakistan has launched the first of eight Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, expanding its undersea fleet, as Islamabad deepens defense cooperation with Beijing. The move follows the induction of Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets, which Pakistan says were used in combat for the first time during its...
Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into its navy, a move seen as a major step toward enhancing its maritime power. The submarine is part of a deal with China under which Pakistan will acquire a total of eight Hangor-class submarines.
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