First Hangor Class Submarine for Pakistan Navy

On April 26, 2024, the Pakistan Navy launched the first Hangor-class submarine with a ceremony hosted by Wuchang Shipbuilding in Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.

While acknowledging the tireless efforts of China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company Ltd (CSOC), he expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress. He also highlighted that the Hangor-Class S/M Project will surely add a new dimension to the ever-tested Pak-China friendship.

The government of Pakistan signed a deal with CSOC of China to acquire 8 HANGOR Class submarines during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan. Under the contract, 4 submarines will be built in China whereas the other 4 will be constructed in Pakistan at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW) under Transfer of Technology ( T o T ). These Submarines will be fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors to engage targets at standoff ranges.