I am not worried about the weapon systems, man. Just thinking that US is indeed a PHD in two-timing. That's all.Do not worry about weapons and weapons systems. The most sophisticated parts of the ship will be removed prior to the ship's hand-over to Pakistan. Note that the Hamilton Class cutter transferred to the Philippine Navy was stripped of weapons systems and sophisticated radar. Of the original weapons on board only the OTO Melara Mk 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun was left on the ship and a basic navigations radar.
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The smaller the tonnage of a ship, the less lifespan it has. Pushing this ship past 30 is very expensive on maintenance. The Viraat is not going strong now, it is down more than it is operational and that is due to its age. A 30yo OHP has no more than 10 years before it has to be scrapped.
Do the Pakistanis have other options? Or they might retire these second hand vessels within the acceptable period of service life but they will transition to canoes in the process as I don't think they'll be in a position to acquire modern replacements enough for their needs given their dire economic condition...
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