Pakistan Navy would receive first of four state-of-the-art Frigates F-22P type in August, while the second batch would be included in December-09 from China. Pakistan Navy is acquiring four new F-22P class frigates under collaboration with China as first three ships were constructed at Hudong Shanghai and last one at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering works.

“Weapons systems to be installed on first ship have been successfully demonstrated at the optimum performances and ranges,” the media release said.

This ship has been successfully launched at Shanghai on May 28, 2009 in an impressive ceremony attended by both Pakistani and Chinese dignitaries. F-22P frigates are equipped with modern weaponry and sensors. Each ship of them will carry Anti-submarine Z9EC helicopters. First batch of two helicopters has arrived in Pakistan. Induction of F-22P frigates will not only enhance the war fighting potential of Pakistan Navy but will also strengthen the indigenous ship building capability of the country.

The acquisition of four new F-22P class frigates under collaboration with China as first three ships are being constructed at Hudong Shanghai and last one at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering works.

1. F-22P frigates are equipped with modern weaponry and sensors.
2. Each ship of them will carry Anti-submarine Z9EC helicopters.
3. First batch of two helicopters has arrived in Pakistan.

The induction of F-22P frigates in the Pakistan Navy will significantly augment the existing surface fleet coupled with the transfer of the technology advantage

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