Pakistan Defense News

KARACHI - Commissioning of fourth F-22P ship PNS ASLAT, indigenously built at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited, was held on Wednesday.  Admiral Asif Sandila, Chief of the Naval Staff, graced the occasion as chief guest. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials/dignitaries from China and Pakistan including Ambassador of Peoples Republic of China, Vice President China State Shipbuilding Corporation. The commissioning of PNS ASLAT and its handing over to Pakistan Navy’s Fleet culminates the historic contract signed in 2005 for construction of three F-22P ships in China and transfer of technology for indigenous construction of fourth ship at Karachi Shipyard.  The timely and successful delivery of all ships including the indigenously built fourth ship, speaks volumes of cooperation and commitment of CSTC/HZ Shipyard, Karachi Shipyard and Naval Headquarters. PNS ASLAT is fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, which make it a highly potent platfo...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan today conducted a successful launch of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Hatf IV Shaheen-1 Weapon System, said a handout issued by the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR). The missile incorporates series of improvements in range and technical parameters of the existing missile. It is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 900 Kms. Today’s launch, whose impact point was at sea, was witnessed by Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Chairman NESCOM Mr. Muhammad Irfan Burney and other senior military officers, scientists and engineers. Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai congratulated all scientists and engineers on the successful launch. He said that the improved version of Shaheen 1 has consolidated and strengthened Pakistan’s deterrence abilities manifold. He appreciated the efforts of all personnel...