Pakistan Navy

Sep- 2026 -

29 September

Sea

The PNS Hangor attack submarine. Photo: Pakistan Navy

Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Hangor Submarine Completes Maiden Live Fire

The Pakistan Navy has completed an anti-ship cruise missile launch from its first Hangor-class attack submarine during the vessel’s maiden live-fire test in the North Arabian Sea.

Aug- 2025 -

18 August

Sea

Pakistani and Chinese officials at the launch of New Delhu's third Hangor-class submarine "Mangro" in Wuhan

Rojoef Manuel

Pakistan Navy Debuts Third Hangor Submarine in Wuhan

The Pakistan Navy has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, the PNS/M Mangro, at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.

Jul- 2025 -

2 July

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Pakistan Buys Refurbished Ex-Royal Marines Hovercraft From UK

The UK’s Defence Equipment and Support agency has sold three refurbished Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) hovercraft to the Pakistan Navy.

Jan- 2025 -

7 January

Sea

Rendering of Pakistan Navy's 2600-type PNS Yamama Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Damen Hands Fourth Yarmook Patrol Ship to Pakistan Navy

Damen has delivered the fourth Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel to the Pakistan Navy in Constanta, Romania.

Nov- 2024 -

8 November

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Pakistan Test-Fires New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-launched a locally developed ship-launched ballistic missile that engages targets with precision.

Sep- 2023 -

27 September

Sea

Turkey's new offshore patrol vessels, AKHİSAR ( P-1220) and KOÇHİSAR (P-1221) are seen on a dock, with P-1220 already on the water and P-1221 on the ready for launch. Dock workers can be seen on the ground, by the side of P-1221. Both ships are adorned with wreaths and flags of Turkey.

Juster Domingo

Turkey Hands Corvette to Pakistan, Launches Two OPVs

Turkey handed over a Babur-class corvette to Pakistan and launched two brand-new Hisar-class offshore patrol vehicles for its own navy.

May- 2023 -

15 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Completes Delivery of Four Warships to Pakistan

China has completed the delivery of four warships to the Pakistan Navy as part of an agreement signed in 2018.

Oct- 2022 -

18 October

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Damen Begins Construction of New Offshore Patrol Vessels for Pakistan

Damen Shipyards has conducted the keel-laying and steel-cutting ceremony to construct the Pakistani Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels in Galati, Romania.

Jun- 2022 -

24 June

Asia Pacific