May 16, 2023
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Pakistan has received the most advanced and largest warship from China. This is also the most significant warship Beijing has exported ever before. China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) has designed and built the frigate that was handed to Pakistan’s Navy in a ceremony conducted in Shanghai, per reports from Global Times.
The frigate, Type 054A/P, was titled as the PNS Tughril, per a statement, Pakistan’s Navy shared on Monday with Global Times.
Commissioning Ceremony of @PakistanNavy first Type 054 A/P Frigate, PNS #TUGHRIL held at China. Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Mr Moin ul Haq @PakAmbChina graced occasion as Chief Guest.
1/2 pic.twitter.com/tCY1K3SDkN— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) November 8, 2021
PNS Tughril is the first-ever hull comprising four Type 054s built for Pakistan’s Navy.
The warship is technologically equipped and a highly capable platform with surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, and underwater firepower besides surveillance potential.
It deploys best-in-class combat management systems and operates on an electronic warfare algorithm with advanced self-defense mechanisms.
A statement from Pakistani officials mentioned that the Type 054A/P frigate can execute several warfare missions in multi-threat environments.
Reference: nationalheraldindia.com
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