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Italian Navy Ship CARLO MARGOTTINI (F-592) arrived Karachi for 03 days good will cruise. The visiting ship received a warm welcome during an impressive reception and was received by senior officials from Pakistan Navy and Embassy of Italy.

The visit is aimed at strengthening mutual collaboration and interoperability between the two Navies through conduct of exercises and discussions on issues of common interests. During the visit to Karachi, professional interactions, sports and social activities, including wreath laying ceremony at Quaid's Mausoleum were also held. Visits of various operational and training units of Pakistan Navy by Officers and personnel of Italian Navy Ship were also conducted.

On completion of the port visit to Karachi, exercises at sea are also planned between Pakistan Navy Ships and Italian Navy Ship, covering wide range of naval operations to enhance interoperability between the two navies while further honing the professional skills, mutually beneficial for each other.

PAKISTAN NAVY LAUNCHES LAND BASED ANTI SHIP MISSILE...

Pakistan Navy and Air Force have demonstrated the capability to strike enemy surface vessels from Sea, Air and Land with 3 different Cruise Missile Systems.



Pakistan Navy successfully test fires land based anti-ship missile

The missile successfully followed its pre-planned trajectory till accurate target engagement at sea

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired land based anti-ship missile as part of a training exercise from the coastal region.

“The missile successfully followed its pre-planned trajectory till accurate target engagement at sea,” said a statement issued by the country’s naval forces on Saturday.

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat and senior officers of Pakistan Navy were present on the occasion.

While addressing the audience, the naval vice-chief highlighted the changing security environment in the India Ocean region and corresponding challenges for Navy.

He conveyed confidence of Chief of the Naval Staff on the relentless efforts being put in by the officers and men of the naval forces to defend sea frontiers of the country.

Navy, PAF successfully test-fire long range anti-ship cruise missile

The Pakistan Navy will continue to support regional peace and security initiatives to meet entire spectrum of challenges in the maritime domain, he added.

Vice Admiral Shaukat lauded the ‘utmost dedication, unflinching resolve and commendable professional conduct’ displayed by all participants especially the crew of missile unit for making the event a complete success.

The test was conducted five days after the Navy and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jointly conducted long range anti-ship cruise missile firings in North Arabian Sea on Monday.

The firing was conducted by JF-17 fighter aircraft and Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF – a multi-mission F-22P frigate.

Summon the Banners: Chinese, Turkish, Saudi Military contingents to march at the Joint Services Parade 2018 on the 23rd March.

Pakistan Navy Ship HIMMAT along with Pakistan Maritime Security Ship BASOL arrived in Doha to participate in Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX-18).





Pakistan Navy Ship HIMMAT along with Pakistan Maritime Security Ship BASOL arrived in Doha to participate in Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX-18). Pakistani flotilla is headed by Cdre Muhammad Faisal Abbasi who is the Mission Commander and is currently commanding the 25th Destroyer Squadron of Pakistan Navy.

The international exhibition hosts large number of navies/security agencies from around the globe on biennial basis. Pakistan Navy regularly participates in the event with latest and indigenously constructed platforms.

Both the ships are undertaking their maiden overseas deployments after induction in PN and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA). PNS HIMMAT is an AZMAT Class Fast Attack Craft built in Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) and equipped with state of the art weapons and sensors. It is also fitted with indigenously developed HARBAH Missile System and can perform variety of roles/ tasks in multi-threat scenarios.

PMSS BASOL is a HINGOL Class Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV) that has been built in China and fitted with state of the art systems for maritime surveillance. The Ship has been optimized to conduct maritime policing and SAR roles effectively.

Pakistan Air Force ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle AWACS.....



Talks entered in the final phase to acquire 6 - 8 KJ-500s.... remember PAF already placed an additional order of 3 Eriyes to complement their 3s....

Remember, PAF have 4 ZDK - 300s....

timepass said:

Pakistan Air Force ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle AWACS.....

Talks entered in the final phase to acquire 6 - 8 KJ-500s.... remember PAF already placed an additional order of 3 Eriyes to complement their 3s....

Remember, PAF have 4 ZDK - 300s....

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So it seems to be Pakistan Air Force is going to field around 12 AEW/AWACS. That's 6 Erieyes and 6 ZDKs.

Dizasta1 said:

So it seems to be Pakistan Air Force is going to field around 12 AEW/AWACS. That's 6 Erieyes and 6 ZDKs.

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Probably yes, but Erieyes & upcoming KJ-500s will be used for East & Western theaters ..... while other 2 ZDK-300s will be move & join other 2 already based at Masroor base for PN duties (under PAF cover or as an individual air arm of PN, dont know????) ...

timepass said:

Probably yes, but Erieyes & upcoming KJ-500s will be used for East & Western theaters ..... while other 2 ZDK-300s will be move & join other 2 already based at Masroor base for PN duties (under PAF cover or as an individual air arm of PN, dont know????) ...

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ZDK-03 are a different aircraft to KJ-500. I was under the impression that Pakistan Air Force was going for further procurement of ZDK-03s. If what is being stated is correct. Then it would seem that Pakistan Air Force will have 3 types of AEW/AWACS in its inventory. ZDK-03s, Erieyes and KJ-500s. Unless of course what you are saying is plausible That the ZDK-03s (four aircraft) would be dedicated to Pakistan Navy, whereas 6 Erieyes and a further 6 KJ-500s would for the rest of Pakistan's air space. Which does seem to make more sense in the end. Considering the importance of CPEC, it is only logical to conclude that the entire fleet of ZDK-03s would be dedicated for Pakistan Navy.

And yes, it may well be that Pakistan Navy take control of the ZDK-03s. Which could be an indication (in-sha-Allah) that Pakistan Navy would one day operate it's own fighter squadrons.

Chief of Air Staff Sohail Aman awarded US Legion of Merit.

It is the highest military award of US armed forces awarded to any foreign military high official....