Hangor-Class Submarine: Pakistan Navy’s S26 Program — Specifications, Status, and Armament

The Hangor-class is a Chinese-built AIP submarine derived from the S26 design. Eight are on order for the Pakistan Navy — the first was commissioned in May 2026. Full specifications, armament, cost, programme status, and Hangor vs Scorpène comparison.

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May 30, 2026
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Pakistan Navy’s Shallow Water Attack Submarine (SWATS): The Road to an Original Design

The Pakistan Navy is pursuing a shallow water attack submarine (SWATS) to complement the blue-water Hangor fleet. STM’s STM500 is the frontrunner. This page covers the requirement, contenders, and why SWATS is the first step toward an indigenous submarine design that could succeed the Agosta 90Bs.

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May 30, 2026
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Q&A with Gen. Frank Donovan

“I don’t really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare, and are we really willing to take a step forward and embrace autonomous warfare,” says the commander of SOUTHCOM.

May 30, 2026
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