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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Pakistan inducts new Chinese submarine, puts focus on India’s undersea strength and pace

The Pakistani Navy has commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine at Sanya on China’s Hainan Island, a major naval facility. The submarine, PNS Hangor, is the first of eight vessels that China is set to deliver to Pakistan by 2028.

According to reports, four submarines are being constructed in Karachi, while the remaining four have been built and launched by China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co. Ltd (CSOC), as reported by Naval News.

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