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Pak's first Hangor-class submarine arrives in Karachi: Why India is watching closely
Published 12 June 2026 ยท india
Pakistan's Navy welcomed its first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese-derived vessel featuring advanced Air Independent Propulsion. This marks the start of an eight-submarine induction by 2028
Pakistan's Navy welcomed its first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese-derived vessel featuring advanced Air Independent Propulsion. This marks the start of an eight-submarine induction by 2028, significantly boosting Pakistan's underwater fleet. Meanwhile, India's submarine modernization faces delays, with plans for new vessels and AIP integration progressing slowly, though it still maintains a numerical advantage.
Published: June 12, 2026 โข 12:26 PM IST ยท Updated: June 12, 2026 โข 1:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Pakistan's Navy welcomed its first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese-derived vessel featuring advanced Air Independent Propulsion.
This marks the start of an eight-submarine induction by 2028, significantly boosting Pakistan's underwater fleet.
Meanwhile, India's submarine modernization faces delays, with plans for new vessels and AIP integration progressing slowly, though it still maintains a numerical advantage.