Pakistan Navy To Get New Submarines from China
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Interview: Adm. Asif Sandila, Chief of Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy
Q. One of the most high-profile acquisition programs of your predecessor's tenure was the next-generation submarine. Can you expand on reports of a Chinese submarine design being selected, and comment on whether the HDW Type-214 may still see service with Pakistan as a replacement for the Agosta-70s?
A. Submarines all along have been our main strength and at the heart of our naval strategy of offensive sea denial. Over the years, the strength of our submarines has dwindled due to aging. Our primary consideration is to acquire modern and potent submarines. All options, including submarines of the West, as well as China, are under deliberation, though no decision has been taken as yet.
http://www.defensenews.com/article/...istan-Navy?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
Q. One of the most high-profile acquisition programs of your predecessor's tenure was the next-generation submarine. Can you expand on reports of a Chinese submarine design being selected, and comment on whether the HDW Type-214 may still see service with Pakistan as a replacement for the Agosta-70s?
A. Submarines all along have been our main strength and at the heart of our naval strategy of offensive sea denial. Over the years, the strength of our submarines has dwindled due to aging. Our primary consideration is to acquire modern and potent submarines. All options, including submarines of the West, as well as China, are under deliberation, though no decision has been taken as yet.
http://www.defensenews.com/article/...istan-Navy?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
