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[Black Wolf]

Pakistan Navy has successfully tested a ship-launched ballistic missile (most probably P-282).

Pakistan Navy has successfully tested a ship-launched ballistic missile (most probably P-282). The missile has a range of 350km and is capable of maneuvering in its terminal phase.

"In addition to targeting both land and sea assets, the missile’s navigation technology enables it to adjust direction and speed mid-flight, making it difficult for air defense systems to intercept."

The “SMASH” missile strengthens Pakistan’s strategic balance in the Indian Ocean.

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[Black Wolf]

The Vice Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy on Türkiye visit​

The Vice Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami is in Türkiye to inspect the PNS Khaibar (F-282), one of two Babar-class air defence and multirole heavy corvette being built at the Istanbul Naval Dockyard, with the rest of the warships in the class being built in Karachi.

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[sf7pakistan]

A little background story of Pakistan's Z-10ME that it is receiving from China.

Pakistan's Z-10ME comes with the TY-90 that is designed specifically for helicopter to helicopter combat. And that missile can datalink with other systems like ground radars and drones. Indian Apaches instead use MANPADS-derived Stingers for helicopter combat.

Ironically the Z-10 was last on Pakistan's list. The AH-1Z, Mi-35, and T129 were ahead. But due to American sanctions (AH-1Z and T-129), and Indian pressure (Mi-35), these attack helicopters were denied to Pakistan. So China upgraded the Z-10 with better engines to suit Pakistan's high-altitude performance demands, and Pakistan finally gets to modernize it's attack helicopter fleet.

I dream about them (to be entirely correct Z-21s or T-929s) going low and fast into India to take out their S-400s in an opening salvo like the US did in the Gulf War. Don't know how possible it is to mount an attack like that these days but one can dream.

 

[Sardaukar20]

I dream about them (to be entirely correct Z-21s or T-929s) going low and fast into India to take out their S-400s in an opening salvo like the US did in the Gulf War. Don't know how possible it is to mount an attack like that these days but one can dream.

Ideally, its better to use drones, loitering munitions, and anti-Radiation missiles to locate and take out S-400 sites. Classic SEAD. That way, less lives are put at risk. Pakistan's SIGINT and EW is already quite good. And they have several tools for the job such as the AGM-88 HARM and LD-10 ARM. If the Indians repeat their poor EMCON (Emission Control) discipline as during Operation Sindoor, Pakistani anti-radiation weapons are going to have a field day hunting Indian radar and SAM sites.

The Pakistani combat helicopters are much better suited to snipe out Indian vehicles from distance, or even ambush Indian helicopters that come within range.

 

[AlexYe]

Since 2015, the Pakistan Navy (PN) has moved away from its legacy reliance on midget submarines and adopted a comprehensive three-tiered approach to build and modernize its submarine fleet, the core of Pakistan’s maritime defense. This strategy comprises the following elements:

• Mid-Life Upgrades (MLUs) of 3 AIP-capable Agosta 90B submarines (via STM, Turkey)
• Acquisition of 8 modern conventional submarines (SSKs), specifically the Type 039B (Hangor-class)
• Strong interest in acquiring lightweight air-independent propulsion (AIP) shallow-water submarines (SSPs) to replace legacy midget subs (e.g., STM 500 or Fincantieri S1000)

As of now, PN has completed the MLUs of all 3 Agosta 90Bs, significantly enhancing their combat and sensor capabilities. The first Hangor-class (Type 039B) submarine is expected to join the fleet shortly, with the second already undergoing sea trials. The remaining 6 units are at various stages of construction.

On the SSP front, the PN is reportedly in the advanced stages of selecting a design for its new shallow-water submarines, with Fincantieri’s S1000 emerging as a frontrunner.

Additionally, there is considerable speculation within PN circles regarding growing interest in the under-development Type 41, a conventionally (Nuclear ??) powered submarine with SSN-like endurance and performance (SSK-N).

The decision makers viewed this design as an ideal addition to the future force due to its potential to fulfill the "heavy" tier of the three-layered strategy. More importantly, Type 41 presents a cost-effective alternative to acquiring a full-fledged SSN enabling PN to maintain a credible counter to the expanding Indian Navy SSN fleet, without incurring the political and financial burden associated with nuclear submarine programs.

The envisioned future submarine force structure of PN is expected to align across three distinct tonnage categories Light, Medium, and Heavy, each offering specialized operational capabilities:

• S1000 – Shallow-Water AIP Submarine (SSP) – Light (6-9 subs)
• Agosta 90Bs – AIP Submarines (SSK) – Light/Medium (3 subs)
• Type 039Bs (Hangor-class) – Modern AIP Submarines (SSK) – Medium (8 subs)
• Potential Type 41 (SSK-N) – Advanced Conventionally-Powered (Nuclear ??) Submarine – Medium/Heavy (Numbers - ??)

This layered composition provides PN with a flexible, survivable, and regionally credible undersea deterrent across multiple operational domains, shallow littoral waters, open seas, and potentially, extended endurance patrols.

It appears that PN is not only seriously interested in the S1000 program but also keen to finalize the deal soon. If the agreement is signed in the near term, full induction of the S1000-class submarines could take place within the next 4–5 years. PN is reportedly planning to acquire between 6 - 9 such submarines, significantly enhancing its shallow-water and littoral warfare capabilities.

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These shallow subs are hella small, 18 people and 250m depth, yeah they seem like for covert ops rather than ship attack,
These subs and the Type 41 are definitely years away, the next big round of acquisition by PN after they get their Hangors

 

[Black Wolf]

These shallow subs are hella small, 18 people and 250m depth, yeah they seem like for covert ops rather than ship attack,
These subs and the Type 41 are definitely years away, the next big round of acquisition by PN after they get their Hangors

True, they may look compact at first glance, but the S1000 packs a real punch, especially with full-sized torpedo tubes and even past discussions of VLS integration when it was pitched to India. So it’s definitely more than just a shallow-water platform.

Unlike the Type 41, which is still in early development and clearly a few years out, the S1000 deal looks much closer to finalization, with timelines already aligning for induction within 4–5 years as mentioned earlier.

 

[AlexYe]

Ideally, its better to use drones, loitering munitions, and anti-Radiation missiles to locate and take out S-400 sites. Classic SEAD. That way, less lives are put at risk. Pakistan's SIGINT and EW is already quite good. And they have several tools for the job such as the AGM-88 HARM and LD-10 ARM. If the Indians repeat their poor EMCON (Emission Control) discipline as during Operation Sindoor, Pakistani anti-radiation weapons are going to have a field day hunting Indian radar and SAM sites.

The Pakistani combat helicopters are much better suited to snipe out Indian vehicles from distance, or even ambush Indian helicopters that come within range.

I still think that Hellis in modern 'post drone' era are very vulnerable esp if fielded on the front lines,(They are hella cool tho!)
But yeah for taking out tanks or other targets moving through mountainous kashmir regions could be deadly probably.

4–5 years as mentioned earlier.

Yeah 4-5 years is the 'next big acquisition' , T41 is waaaaay away if ever

 

[Black Wolf]

Yeah 4-5 years is the 'next big acquisition' , T41 is waaaaay away if ever

Exactly, S1000 is shaping up to be the next major acquisition. With the deal reportedly close to finalization, the 4–5 year timeline makes sense, especially considering the standard cycle from contract signing to construction, sea trials, and eventual induction.

Type 41, meanwhile, is still in the early development phase & definitely a longer-term prospect.

 

[neutralobserver]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1948753384711868641

 

[gelgoog]

Exactly, S1000 is shaping up to be the next major acquisition. With the deal reportedly close to finalization, the 4–5 year timeline makes sense, especially considering the standard cycle from contract signing to construction, sea trials, and eventual induction.

Type 41, meanwhile, is still in the early development phase & definitely a longer-term prospect.

It think you are being highly optimistic with regards to the S1000. None has been built yet, and it was originally a joint venture between the Russians and Italians. With the Italians since then having gone alone and substantially changing the design.