Pakistan plans 2026 launch for first attack submarine under $5B China deal – SUCH TV
The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed attack submarine to enter service next year, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf told Chinese state media, strengthening Beijing’s regional influence and its ability to counter India while projecting power toward the Middle East. Under a $5 billion deal, Islamabad will acquire eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028, a plan…