According to outgoing Naval Chief, Adm ZM Abbasi, PN has restructured its operational formations by raising Surface Task Force 1,2&3 at Karachi, Gwadar and Ormara.

PN vision is to have a fleet of 50 ships with 20 major surface vessels.

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Current modernization projects are;

4 x Type-054AP are under construction

4 x MILGEM ships are under construction

1 x Jinnah-class Frigate construction

Deal for 6 more heavy surface vessels to be concluded soon.

PNS Tabook to join soon.

(2)
8 x Hangor-class subs under construction

1 x Yuan-class sub has been acquired from China for training purpose.

1 more ATR-72 ASW aircraft to join soon.

10 more jet aircraft for ASW role to be acquired as a replacement of P-3C Orions. Deal for 1 is concluded.

(3)
Harba cruise missile being integrated.

P-282+ Hypersonic, ship based long range anti-ship and land attack missile under development.

Deal for MALE UAVs underway.

(4)

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