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Dizasta1 said:
Several questions arise from this news. For starters, is this a direct procurement from China or would part of the frigates be built in Pakistan. As well as, LACMs, would these be Chinese or would Pakistan Navy be looking to incorporate Babur-lls on them. And finally, there was news about not only upgrading the F-22Ps, but also construction of a further four improved F-23P frigates. In light of the news regarding Type-057s (or which one PN selects), would the additional improved F-23Ps no longer be under consideration. As well as, would the upgrade of F-22Ps be still carried out?

All in all, when the contract is finalized, and the first steel is cut. Till the war-ships are actually delivered (2028). .
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Will try to give some answers...

  • No its direct procurement.
  • No Improved version of F22P (F23P).
  • Up gradation of F22P is ON.
  • Since its direct procurement, therefore the delivery timeline will be within 4 years from first steel cutting for all 6 FFGs.
  • No news on incorporation of LACMs, though its quite possible like on new SSKs.
 
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Dizasta1 said:
It stands as an obvious question on whether Pakistan Navy will expand and modernize it's Operational Bases to new locations along the 550 mile coastline. These ought to include Naval Air Stations, in particular, in proximity to Gwadar and Karachi. And would Pakistan Navy have the vision and foresight to mark up future plans for a Navy owned and operated Naval Air Component which would have long range combat aircraft. Let's say, somewhere in 2030s. An Air Component is crucial for Pakistan Navy to fully realize the anti-access/area-denial and full-spectrum protection CPEC South Zone. It is a dead certainty that JF-17s could not possibly be considered for this role. Unless the Thunder has radically revised and expanded its wing-surface area and fuselage to allow it greater range and payload. Of course the discussion regarding a Naval Air Component is something which may be realized in the future. But Pakistan Navy ought to conduct feasibility studies for this. Whether it is realized into actual structures and platforms on the ground, remains to be seen.
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  • Pasni/Jiwani/Gwadar/Karachi are now functioning as active operational bases.
  • Port Qasim/Ormara & Katty Bandar will serve as operational bases for PMSA & PCG.
  • 2 new ATR are currently in modification as MPA in France, which complement P3Cs.
  • Thanks to Ra'ad & Babur S/LCAMs, PN don't need heavy fighter to cover the coastline.
  • Squadrons of Mirage III/V capable to launch S/LCAMs are based in Karachi.
  • 2 ZDK3 are also based in Karachi.
  • There are confirmed reports that upon the induction of JF17 - BLK3, a squadron (Maybe dual seat) will be assign for PN duties.
  • All 3 Sqd of F7PGs will be permanently based in Pasni.
  • As per sources PAF is going for KJ 500s (8-12), then all 4 ZDK3s will be dedicated for PN duties.

So all in all PN will have 2 Mirage + 3 F7PGs + 1 JF17 BLK3 (Total 6) squadrons (100 plus Fighters) on their disposal along with 14 - 16 MPAs (P3Cs + ATRs).

Quite a handsome Air cover for 550 Miles Coastline & don't forget the ZDK3s.
 
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The M-IIIs/Vs and F-7PGs can't go on for very long, PN / PAF will either have to replace these with Standard JF-17s or something else or end up with a single squadron of JF-17s for the PN needs. Time for JH-7As has long passed, couple of Squadrons of them would have gone long way for PN when they first got inducted.
 
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Rauf said:
The M-IIIs/Vs and F-7PGs can't go on for very long, PN / PAF will either have to replace these with Standard JF-17s or something else or end up with a single squadron of JF-17s for the PN needs. Time for JH-7As has long passed, couple of Squadrons of them would have gone long way for PN when they first got inducted.
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If my analysis is correct, the Mirage llls/Vs with IFR, are or would be dedicated for Pakistan Navy (owned & operated by Pakistan Air Force). With IFR, these Mirages represent a minimal offensive capability, armed with ALCMs. And if this is true, there is or will be future plans for either PAF or PN to establish a core capability with long-range Naval Combat Aircraft. I stress "in the future."

All analysis lead to this single conclusion, that as CPEC progresses, with resultant economic growth for Pakistan. So it would be crucial for Pakistan to be able to effectively defend it's maritime territory, "independently."
 
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CAVALIER GROUP UNVEILS HAMZA 6×6 MULTI-ROLE COMBAT VEHICLE

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Pakistan’s Cavalier Group revealed the Hamza 6×6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle (MCV) at the 2017 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC), which is taking this week until October 18.

The Hamza 6×6 appears to be a variant of the Hamza 8×8 MCV, which was
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at Pakistan’s biennially-held defence exhibition IDEAS in November 2016. Cavalier positioned the Hamza 8×8 as a multi-mission solution with under-chassis blast protection of STANAG 4569 Level-4B.

The Hamza 8×8 also had armament options in the form of a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, 30 mm cannon, anti-tank guided missiles, very short-range air defence guns or mortar firing system.

It does not appear that the Pakistan Army proceeded with the Hamza 8×8. It is unclear if the Hamza 6×6 was meant for export or as a revised offering to Pakistan. Cavalier’s marketing material for BIDEC also has illustrations of another 6×6 AFV and two light armoured vehicles, including one that appears to be a utility vehicle analogous to the Humvee.

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Pakistan’s Cavalier Group has unveiled an updated version of the Hamza 6×6 armoured vehicle at the BIDEC 2017, Bahrain International Defense Exhibition and Conference in Manama.

The HAMZA 6×6 has weight of around to 22 tons with a payload capacity of 7 tons maximum. The vehicle is motorized with a Cummins ISM 500 6 cylinders Turbo Charged and Intercooled diesel engine coupled to an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission.

The HAMZA vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 110 km with a maximum cruising range of 500 km.

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We welcome the Saudi F-15 drivers for ACEs-MEET-2017 exercise at PAF Base Mushaf. Waiting for the Turks to join the party.

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