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Pakistan currently has only one shipyard, the Karachi shipyard. That shipyard will be tasked to built 4 submarines, 4 frigates (54AP) and other ships. Since Pakistan isn't a leading nation as far as defence shipbuilding is concerned, we can expect delays in the timelines provided.
 

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Pakistan currently has only one shipyard, the Karachi shipyard. That shipyard will be tasked to built 4 submarines, 4 frigates (54AP) and other ships. Since Pakistan isn't a leading nation as far as defence shipbuilding is concerned, we can expect delays in the timelines provided.
The first four were expected to arrive by 2023 at the time of signing the deal. Considering those are coming from China, expecting delays would be a sin.
Also type 054ap were being ordered to be delivered by 2021 on an expedited timeline to replace type 21 british frigate and so are to be constructed by China as well.
I'm not sure if the plan has changed in recent past.
 

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View attachment 38996

Here is the image of Type039B submarine slated for Pak Navy- AIP Sterling and modified Kilo design
And India, instead of modifying Kilos or Scorpenes based on acquired experience & expertise, is trying again to get another ToT for another submarine.
To licence build them... again! :india:
Man, those things are so cute! Just look at them...
Ada class II.jpg
 
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Air Independent Propulsion.
Only Nuclear submarine have Air Independent Propulsion.
Actually, no... You're mistaken.
While nuke subs don't indeed depend on air, the term "Air-Independent Propulsion" or AIP is strictly related to conventional diesel electric submarines.

It is a chemical based source of oxygen that will allow the engines to run & charge the batteries while being underwater, without revealing it's position by surfacing or snorkeling.
 

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https://thediplomat.com/2019/10/turkish-modernization-of-pakistans-agosta-90b-submarines-continues/

Turkish Modernization of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B Submarines Continues

Turkey was selected in 2016 for a $350 million contract to upgrade the vessels, which will play an increasingly important part in the Pakistani naval fleet as they take on a nuclear role. The Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missile, which entered tested in 2017, will become the first undersea nuclear capability for Pakistan. The missile has been tested twice to date.

The Turkish upgrades to the Agosta 90Bs — beginning with PNS Hamza, the first of the vessels — are extensive. According to Daily Sabah, the scope of the modernization includes the “entire sonar suite of the submarine ship, periscope systems, command and control system, and radar and electronic support systems.” HAVELSAN is providing the software suite for these upgrades.

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Furthermore, KASIF, the geographic information system (GIS) software developed by HAVELSAN through domestic means, is used in the infrastructure of the Command and Control System. The Sonar Integrated Submarine Command Control System (SEDA), developed by HAVELSAN, will be Turkey’s first export item in this field. The system will be transferred to Karachi shipyard this month for installation. PNS Hamza, the first submarine to be modernized within the scope of the project, is planned to be launched in 2020.
The total modernization of all three vessels is slated to be completed in “less than three years,” according to Daily Sabah. Pakistan will also acquire eight Chinese-made S20 diesel-electric submarines — export variants of the People’s Liberation Army-Navy’s Type 039A — in the 2020s.

Pakistan’s Agosta 90B diesel-electric submarines are internally designated the Khalid-class. Three vessels—PNS Hamza, PNS Khalid, and PNS Saad—are in the Pakistani Navy’s inventory. PNS Khalid was built in France in the 1990s while Hamza and Saad were built in Pakistan in the 2000s.

Apart from the Babur-3 SLCM, which remains in testing, the Agosta 90Bs are capable of launching 16 533 mm torpedoes and SM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles.




 

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Pakistan Navy has ordered four Oto Melara 76mm super rapid gun for its Jinnah Class light frigates. This naval gun has ability to fire 120 rounds per minute!
Its better placed here.........................
 

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The submarine has underwent through major upgrades making it as capable as any modern SSKs around the Globe.
 

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Keel-Laying ceremony of second Type 054 A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy held in China
During the ceremony Keel laying protocols were signed by both Pakistani and Chinese sides. Chief Naval Overseas (China), Commodore Azfar Humayun graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

The 054 A/P Frigates are technologically advanced and major platforms which will strengthen Pakistan Navy capability to respond to future challenges, maintain peace & stability and balance of power in the Indian Ocean Region.

The Type 054A frigate is a class of Chinese multi-role frigates, the first of which entered service with the People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force in 2007. It is a development of the Type 054 frigate, using the same hull but with improved sensors and weapons. This ship has a crew of 165 sailors including officers.


The Type 54A is equipped with 32 vertical launcher systems able to fire the HQ-16 medium-range air defence missiles and anti-submarine missiles, 2x4 C-803 anti-ship/land-attack cruise missiles and two Type 730 seven-barrel 30 mm Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) guns, 2x3 324mm Yu-7ASW torpedo launchers, 2x6 Type 97 240mm anti-submarine rocket launchers and 2 Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers.

The ceremony was attended by officials from Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, Pakistan Navy officers and representatives from Chinese Naval product firms.
https://www.defencenews.in/article/...rigate-for-Pakistan-Navy-held-in-China-809896
 

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Keel-Laying ceremony of second Type 054 A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy held in China
During the ceremony Keel laying protocols were signed by both Pakistani and Chinese sides. Chief Naval Overseas (China), Commodore Azfar Humayun graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

The 054 A/P Frigates are technologically advanced and major platforms which will strengthen Pakistan Navy capability to respond to future challenges, maintain peace & stability and balance of power in the Indian Ocean Region.

The Type 054A frigate is a class of Chinese multi-role frigates, the first of which entered service with the People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force in 2007. It is a development of the Type 054 frigate, using the same hull but with improved sensors and weapons. This ship has a crew of 165 sailors including officers.


The Type 54A is equipped with 32 vertical launcher systems able to fire the HQ-16 medium-range air defence missiles and anti-submarine missiles, 2x4 C-803 anti-ship/land-attack cruise missiles and two Type 730 seven-barrel 30 mm Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) guns, 2x3 324mm Yu-7ASW torpedo launchers, 2x6 Type 97 240mm anti-submarine rocket launchers and 2 Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers.

The ceremony was attended by officials from Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, Pakistan Navy officers and representatives from Chinese Naval product firms.
https://www.defencenews.in/article/...rigate-for-Pakistan-Navy-held-in-China-809896
:brahmos::brahmos::brahmos::brahmos:
........................... one shot kill...............
 

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Defence Update No. 17 | Pak Navy Type 054A Ships, PAF Possible New Fighter Jet?
 

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No offense, but PN has been operating Agosta 90B AIP for close to 2 decades now while IN will get 1st AIP in 5th Kalvari.
So its fair to assume that they will have an edge over IN in defining mission profile and tactics to exploit its advantages just due to extra time they've had to work with it.
I do not think the old Augusta had AIP.
 

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