Sea
India’s first SSBN Arihant-Class Submarine, a cheap Russian copy?
Background
The Indian Navy's Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project to design and construct a nuclear submarine took shape in the 1990s.The initial intent of the project was to design nuclear-powered fast attack submarines, though following nuclear tests conducted by...
Naval Aviation
Pakistan Navy Detects Indian Navy Submarine
Pakistan Navy successfully detected and located an intruding Indian Kalvari-Class (French Scorpène, non-AIP) attack submarine, which had crossed over into Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on the 16th of October 2021. The submarine was 110 nautical miles off the...
Historic Battles
PNS Hangor: The Fate of INS Khukri
Pakistan Armed Forces have always lived up to the expectations of the nation in the hour of need. Since the time of its independence, Pakistan has been engaged in a kind of Cold War with its eastern neighbor, India....
Sea
A-26 Blekinge-Class Swedish Submarine: The Silent Killers
Introduction
Submarines are unique tools for securing national interests. In a world where any movement or asset is exposed, being able to act undetected has never been more crucial. Submarines play a vital role in a wide range of naval...
Combat Capabilities
Future Weapons/Systems of Pakistan Navy
It has been a longstanding tradition of the Pakistani Services Chiefs to outline their major policy and platform achievements as well as future acquisitions and vision in their last official address as the operational commander of the service during...
Sea
Exclusive on Modernization & Capabilities Of Pakistan Navy’s Submarine Fleet
Pakistan Navy’s Submarine Fleet
Diesel-Electric attack submarine (SSK): Total 5 Units
a) Agosta-70, Hashmat Class (SSK): 2 Units.
b) Agosta-90B, Khalid Class (SSP:): 3 Units
(Hashmat and Khalid class are subtypes of Diesel-Electric attack submarine).
c)110 Mini submarines: Total 3 Units.
Capabilities...
Latest News
The Story of the Blown Up Generation
When the Pakistan Strategic Forum’s O&S Directorate and our CT Wing first started our investigative efforts in mid-2023 aimed...
Blogs
Al Qaeda Resurfaces in Afghanistan: A Return to Dark Days, A Looming Threat
Al Qaeda, infamous for orchestrating the tragic events of 9/11, has reemerged in Afghanistan, resurrecting its nefarious activities reminiscent of its pre-9/11 era.
The terrorist...
Blogs
The Story of the Blown Up Generation
Ahmed’s young palms were sweating. He tried to busy his mind by peeking out of the car window and see the the cars...
Blogs
Karachi Shipyard Launches the Fourth & Final Babur Class Corvette “PNS TARIQ”
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW) launched the fourth and final BABUR (PN MILGEM) Class Corvette, PNS TARIQ (F-283), on August 2nd, 2023....
Blogs
Pakistan’s Blue Economy: Unleashing Marine Resources for Sustainable Growth
Pakistan's blue economy presents a promising avenue for sustainable development, rooted in the responsible utilization of marine resources. With a coastline stretching approximately 1,046...