Navy commemorates historic 1971 submarine victory over Indian warships

Pakistan Navy Marks 54th Hangor Day, Reflecting on Historic 1971 Submarine Engagement

The Pakistan Navy observed Hangor Day to mark the 54th anniversary of the 1971 submarine action involving PNS Hangor (S-131), a Daphne-class diesel-electric attack submarine acquired from France. The annual commemoration highlights one of the most notable submarine operations in post-World War II naval history. On December 9, 1971, PNS Hangor engaged and sank the Indian Navy’s INS Khukri, a Type 14 frigate, in the Arabian Sea. The engagement is …

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MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ADMIRAL NAVEED ASHRAF ON THE OCCASION OF 54th HANGOR DAY Islamabad : 54 years ago, on this day, PN Submarine HANGOR created history by sinking INS KHUKRI and crippling INS KIRPAN, the first submarine engagement against a warship post WW-II and the only successful attack by a conventional submarine in modern history. This moment remains etched in the annals of our naval history and a ghastly reminder for the …

Navy commemorates historic 1971 submarine victory over Indian warships

ISLAMABAD, DEC 8 /DNA/ – 54 years ago, on this day, PN Submarine HANGOR created history by sinking INS KHUKRI and crippling INS KIRPAN, the first submarine engagement against a warship post WW-II and the only successful attack by a conventional submarine in modern history. This moment remains etched in the annals of our naval history and a ghastly reminder for the enemy. It was not just a tactical victory but also a strategic demonstration of Pa…