Third Azmat-class Fast Attack Craft inducted in Pakistan Navy fleet
The launching ceremony of the craft was held in Karachi Shipyard.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The third Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC) on Saturday has been included in Pakistan Navy fleet.
The launching ceremony of the craft was held in Karachi Shipyard in which Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah was invited as guest of honor.
Talking at the event, Naval Chief said that formation of fast speed craft based on advanced technology is an important milestone.
He said that the boat was made with the friendly cooperation of China while the new vessel would surely play vital role in maritime security.
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According to Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW), construction of the vessel was started on April 16, 2015 with steel cutting and subsequently keel laying was performed on August 11, 2015.
FAC is equipped with type 347 fire-control radar, a 30mm forward mounted gun, two 12.7mm machine guns, and an AK-630 close-in-weapons system (CIWS).
Pakistan Navy is currently having PNS Azmat and PNS Dehshat which were commissioned in June 2012 and June 2014, respectively.
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