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China launches first of the 8 Hangor-class submarine for Pakistan
Updated On: 27 April, 2024 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan also has close military ties with China as they provide arms imports by Islamabad from Beijing. The submarines, having advanced stealth features, are to be fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors to operate under a multi-threat environment and can engage targets at stand-off ranges
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China has launched the first of eight Hangor-class submarines for Pakistan to help them provide state-of-the-art warships, adding a new dimension to their growing bilateral military cooperation.
On Friday, the launch ceremony took place at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group's (WSIG) Shuangliu Base. It was also attended by Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Geo News reported.
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