Islamabad: China has launched the “most technologically advanced” warship for Pakistan Navy to bolster the country’s capability to respond to future challenges. The launch ceremony for the third of four Type 054 class frigates was held at the Chinese state-owned Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai on Tuesday.
The new-generation multi-mission frigates are equipped with latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weapon systems, the Pakistan Navy statement said.
The warships will be fitted with a range of electronic warfare, air and surface surveillance and acoustic sensors integrated through state of the art combat management system that will enhance Pakistan Navy’s war fighting capabilities and “strengthen Pakistan maritime defence and deterrence capabilities.” The induction of new frigates will significantly “contribute in maintaining peace, stability and power equilibrium in the Indian Ocean Region.”
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