As China and Pakistan deepened their defense and economic connections, China ’s first launch of the four advanced warships built for Pakistan for Pakistan.
According to VOA, the Pakistani Navy announced on Sunday (23rd) that Chinese state -owned enterprise Hudong Chinese Shipyard held a launching ceremony of the 054A/P frelidis in Shanghai. Senior officials of the Pakistan Navy attended the ceremony.
The Navy stated that these vessels are the most advanced frigates and are equipped with modern water, underwater and air defense weapons and sensors.These vessels will greatly help maintain peace and security in our responsibility zone.
According to the Pakistani Navy, once the construction is completed, these ships will become one of the largest and advanced water surface platforms of the Pakistani Navy fleet, improving their ability to deal with future challenges.
The statement did not mention the cost of building warships, but it is reported that each warship is estimated to exceed $ 350 million (S $ 480 million).
The above -mentioned Chinese shipyard is expected to deliver all four warships to Pakistan by 2021. The Chinese media stated that this will double the combat effectiveness of the Pakistan Naval Fleet.
Pakistan officials said that the 054A/P frigate is serving in the Chinese PLA Navy and is recognized as the backbone of the Chinese Navy.
China and Pakistan are jointly producing various military-related hardware, including JF-17 multi-function fighters, showing the solid mutual defense relationship between the two countries.This progress is just as the two countries and the co -neighboring India are in a situation of tensions in the border.
