Islamabad, June 2 (TNS): Pakistan signed a contract with China to purchase two naval warships, which would help enhance its warfighting capabilities.
The contract was signed by China Shipbuilding Trading Company Ltd (CSTC) and Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production.
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi said, “Pakistan Navy will now have a total of 4 x Type 054 A ships in its Fleet”.
“The induction of these ships will substantially enhance Pakistan navy’s warfighting capabilities, while effectively contributing towards Maritime Security Operations in the region,” he added.
Type-054 is state of the art warship, equipped with latest weapons including long-range missiles and Hi-tech sensors, capable to undertake operations in all domains of naval warfare.
