- Pakistan and China are engaging in strategic defense cooperation, with Pakistan's modernization program including Hangor-class submarines.
- China is transferring Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan, which are replacing older Agosta-class boats.
Pakistan's Navy is replacing its Agosta fleet with indigenous Hangor submarines being built at Karachi Shipyard.
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Updated Jul 21
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What happened
Pakistan's Navy is replacing its Agosta fleet with indigenous Hangor submarines being built at Karachi Shipyard.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pakistan Navy's Hangor submarine conducted its maiden live firing in the North Arabian Sea.Sub-event
Indigenous submarine design will replace the Agosta fleet, with Karachi Shipyard involved in building Hangor subs.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Pakistan Navy
naval warfare branch of Pakistan Armed Forces
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Karachi Shipyard
Shipping Factory In Karachi
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