Pakistan inducts new Chinese submarine, puts focus on India’s undersea strength and pacePakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, boosting its AIP-equipped fleet to four. This marks the f...
13 May, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarinesPakistan's Navy is acquiring advanced Chinese submarines. This move enhances maritime security and defense cooperation with China. The firs...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms dealPakistan's Navy is set to receive its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine next year, with eight expected by 2028. This naval expa...
03 Nov, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
China hands over third Hangor-class submarine to PakistanChina has delivered the third of eight advanced Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan, bolstering its naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean....
16 Aug, 2025, 06.16 PM IST
China delivers second of eight modern submarines to Pakistan navyChina has delivered a second advanced Hangor-class submarine to Pakistan, bolstering its naval capabilities in the Arabian Sea and Indian O...
16 Mar, 2025, 06.28 PM IST
China's military hardware export to Pak will affect region's security dynamics: Navy chief Karambir SinghHe was responding to a question on China delivering Pakistan its largest and most advanced warship earlier this month, during a media inter...
25 Nov, 2021, 06.54 PM IST
Chinese submarine movements in Indian Ocean down, Pakistan Navy remains choked inNo sub movement since aborted bid in October; Pakistan vessels fail to make it for Qingdao fleet review.
25 Apr, 2019, 10.48 AM IST
Decoding Chinese submarine ‘sightings’ in South Asia, eroding New Delhi’s strategic primacyThe rise in Chinese undersea deployments in recent years shows that Beijing is now thinking strategically about the Indian Ocean. As on man...
15 Nov, 2018, 11.39 AM IST
Satellite imagery reveals presence of Chinese nuclear submarine in KarachiThe image posted on Twitter shows two Chinese PLA Navy submarines docking at Karachi. The submarines are the Type 091 Han-class nuclear pow...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.15 PM IST
Indian Navy keeping a close eye on Chinese ships in IOR: Navy ChiefThe Navy also termed as "bogus" the claims made by Pakistan that an Indian submarine had entered into territorial waters.
12 Jul, 2018, 09.26 PM IST
Submarine sale will not break Indo-Pakistan military balance: Chinese mediaPakistan opted to buy Chinese subs after it failed to acquire new-type conventional submarines from France and Germany due to factors like ...
12 Jul, 2018, 05.05 PM IST
Chinese submarine visits Pakistan; India concerned over PLAN presence in IORChinese submarines have now reportedly begun to make forays to even Karachi after making similar visits to Colombo over the last one year.
12 Jul, 2018, 04.08 PM IST
China to export 8 attack subs to close ally PakA Chinese media report and the Chinese military’s official website quoted the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation last week confirming ...
21 Oct, 2016, 06.38 PM IST
China submarine sale to Pakistan ups nuclear clash riskThe submarine sale will add to tensions in regional waters as PM Narendra Modi bulks up India's navy to prevent China from gaining a footho...
20 Apr, 2015, 12.42 PM IST
Chinese submarines not technically advanced but good enough: ExpertsChinese submarines are well-suited for developing nations' navies, as they boast strong combat capabilities, proven technologies and compet...
08 Apr, 2015, 10.43 AM IST
Pakistan set to buy eight submarines from ChinaOften described as Pakistan's "all weather friend", China is likely to extend a long-term loan, possibly at a low interest rate, to cover t...
02 Apr, 2015, 08.12 PM IST