Pak Navy signs agreement to acquire two modern warships from China
Warships will be equipped with long range missiles and sophisticated weapons
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) An agreement for the acquisition of two warships for Pakistan Navy was signed with China Shipbuilding Trading Company Ltd (CSTC), at Ministry of Defense Production, Rawalpindi.
According to Navy Spokesperson, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), Rear Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi was also present on the occasion.
These warships will be equipped with long range missiles and sophisticated weapons and sensors of latest technology.
With the conclusion of this contract, Pakistan Navy will now have a total of four Type 054 A ships in its Fleet by 2021. The induction of these Ships will substantially enhance Pakistan navy’s war fighting capabilities while effectively contributing towards Maritime Security Operations in the region.
Type-054 A is an extremely potent and state of the art warship equipped with latest weapons including long range missiles and Hi-tech sensors, capable to undertake operations in all domains of naval warfare.
The acquisition of these modern ships is certainly a value addition in Pakistan Navy which is an ardent defenders of National Maritime Interests of Pakistan.
The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials and dignitaries from China, Pakistan Navy and Government authorities.
