Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Submarine To Enter Service In 2026 Under $5 Billion Hangor-Class Deal

The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into service in 2026 as part of a major $5 billion defence partnership with Beijing.The deal, which covers a total of eight advanced diesel-electric submarines, is intended to strengthen Pakistan’s presence in the North Arabian Sea and the wider Indian Ocean region.Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed the progress in
The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into service in 2026 as part of a major $5 billion defence partnership with Beijing.The deal, which covers a total of eight advanced diesel-electric submarines, is intended to strengthen Pakistan’s presence in the North Arabian Sea and the wider Indian Ocean region.Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed the progress in
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