Key points
- PNS/M Mangro launched in Wuhan, China
- Eight subs planned; Four to be built in Pakistan
- Project boosts Pakistan-China defence ties
ISLAMABAD: The launching ceremony of submarine PNS/M Mangro (Desig) was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. Pakistan’s Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Project-2, Vice Admiral Abdul Samad, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
While addressing the ceremony, the chief guest stressed the significance of maritime security amid the region’s current geo-strategic dynamics.
Launching ceremony of PNS/M MANGRO (Desig) held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. DCNS Project-2, V/Adm Abdul Samad graced occasion as CG. In his address, CG stressed significance of maritime security amid region’s current geo-strategic dynamics. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/W7o8a0BTQl
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) August 15, 2025
He reaffirmed that the Pakistan Navy remains fully committed to defending national interests while fostering a secure and cooperative maritime environment.
Ensuring maritime stability
Referring to Hangor Class Submarines, Vice Admiral Samad highlighted that their cutting-edge weaponry and advanced sensors would be instrumental in sustaining regional power equilibrium and ensuring maritime stability.
CG reaffirmed that PN remains committed to defend national interests while fostering secure & coop maritime environment. HANGOR class S/Ms with cutting-edge weaponry & advanced sensors would be instrumental in sustaining regional power equilibrium &ensuring maritime stability.2/3 pic.twitter.com/solG6Ft21S
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) August 15, 2025
Commending the dedicated work of China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company Ltd (CSOC), he expressed satisfaction over the steady progress of the project and remarked that the Hangor-Class Submarine initiative would bring a fresh dimension to the enduring, time-honoured partnership between Pakistan and China.
Agreement signed
The Government of Pakistan signed an agreement with CSOC to acquire eight Hangor-class submarines. Under the contract, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four will be constructed in Pakistan at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW) under the Transfer of Technology (ToT) programme.
Launching ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from Pakistan and China, including representatives from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd and China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company Ltd. 3/3 pic.twitter.com/089uU4vQyt
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) August 15, 2025
The launching ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from Pakistan and China, including representatives from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd and CSOC.
