Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Submarine To Enter Service In 2026 Under $5 Billion Hangor-Class Deal
The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into service in 2026 as part of a major $5 billion defence partnership with Beijing.The deal, which covers a total of eight advanced diesel-electric submarines, is intended to strengthen Pakistan’s presence in the North Arabian Sea and the wider Indian Ocean region.Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed the progress in