The Pakistan Navy has officially commissioned its first HANGOR-class submarine, PNS/M HANGOR, during a formal ceremony held in Sanya, China. The event marks a significant advancement in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to modernize its naval forces and strengthen its maritime defense framework.
The induction of this advanced submarine highlights the deepening strategic and defense cooperation between Pakistan and China. President Asif Ali Zardari attended the ceremony, underscoring the importance of the occasion and its implications for regional security and bilateral ties.
The HANGOR-class submarines are equipped with modern technologies aimed at enhancing underwater endurance, extending operational range, and improving stealth capabilities. These features are expected to significantly boost Pakistan’s maritime surveillance and deterrence capacity, enabling the navy to better safeguard its sea lines of communication and territorial waters.
Officials described the commissioning as a major milestone not only in strengthening naval power but also in advancing indigenous operational capabilities and technological sophistication. The development reflects Pakistan’s broader vision of maintaining a balanced and capable defense posture in the region while adapting to evolving maritime challenges.
