{"id":60078,"date":"2024-02-14T18:27:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T18:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/keel-laying-of-second-hangor-class-submarine-held-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T18:27:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T18:27:04","slug":"keel-laying-of-second-hangor-class-submarine-held-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/keel-laying-of-second-hangor-class-submarine-held-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Keel laying of second Hangor-class submarine held | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The keel laying ceremony of the second Hangor-class submarine was conducted at the Karachi Shipyard and\u00a0Engineering Works (KS&EW) on Wednesday, the Pakistan Navy said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The event was graced by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf as the chief guest, marking a significant step forward in Pakistan’s naval capabilities.<\/p>\n

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Keel Laying Ceremony of 2nd #HANGOR<\/a> Class Submarine held at KS&EW.CNS Naveed Ashraf graced occasion as CG & lauded joint efforts & performance of MoD,#PakNavy<\/a>,KS&EW &M\/s CSOC. Ceremony was attended by reps of Embassy of China, M\/s CSOC, M\/s WSIG & high-ranking Pak govt officials. pic.twitter.com\/bOru5f65Tx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) February 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), under the defence agreement between Pakistan and China, aimed at developing a fleet of 8 Hangor-class submarines, construction efforts are divided between the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry in China and KS&EW in Pakistan. While four submarines are underway in China, the remaining four are being built at KS&EW under a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement.<\/p>\n

This ceremony signifies the keel laying of the second submarine at KS&EW, following the successful commencement of the first submarine’s construction in December 2022, which is currently progressing at an advanced stage.<\/p>\n

Read also: <\/strong>Keel laying of Hangor class submarine held at Karachi Shipyard<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expressed profound pride in witnessing the progress of the Hangor-class submarine project. He commended the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard, and China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co. Ltd (M\/s CSOC) for their dedication to constructing state-of-the-art submarines.<\/p>\n

Admiral Ashraf reiterated that indigenisation remains a top priority for Naval Headquarters, evident in the construction of these submarines at KS&EW.<\/p>\n

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Keel Laying Ceremony of the second Hangor-class submarine was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). PHOTO: SCREENGRAB<\/p>\n

Earlier in his welcome address, Rear Admiral Salman Ilyas, the Managing Director of KS&EW, reiterated the shipyard’s commitment to achieving self-reliance in submarine construction. He emphasised that these submarines serve as a testament to KS&EW’s dedication to national goals and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Defense Production and the Pakistan Navy for their unwavering support and cooperation.<\/p>\n

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Embassy of China, CSOC (China), WSIG (China) and other high-ranking government officials including distinguished guests from the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) and the armed forces of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n