The China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation launched a new Hangor class submarine for the Pakistan navy on Thursday. This new diesel-electric military vessel is an impressive addition to the years of deepening military cooperation between China and Pakistan. The kick-off event took place at the private company’s shipworks. This site is strategically pristine, Chinese state media says, along the Yangtze River in Wuhan.
The Hangor class submarine is more than just a major acquisition for Pakistan. It’s a reflection of how deepening military collaboration with China has benefited Islamabad. With a stated purpose of anti-submarine warfare and maritime strategic operations, this highly sophisticated vessel is an embodiment of the deepening defense relationship between the two countries. The launch occurred at the large naval shipyard of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation. This paving facility has been central to the rapid development and improvement of Chinese naval capabilities.
Wuhan, a central city in China, provided the backdrop for this significant event. Wuhan has a convenient geographic location on the Yangtze River. It’s the scenic backdrop to some of the nation’s most cutting-edge shipbuilding activities. This launch took place at the city’s shipworks, showcasing Wuhan’s importance as the beating heart of China’s cutting-edge naval innovations.
It will be the first appearance at the expanse for the Hangor class craft. This new launch calls attention to the close military cooperation between China and Pakistan. The cooperation doesn’t stop at these moments of co-production, impacting the strategies and messages behind both countries’ defense postures. Chinese state media were quick to highlight the strategic importance of this latest launch. At the event, they stressed that the Hangor class submarine will further enhance Pakistan’s naval capabilities.
The logo of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation in 2019 during the World Intelligence Congress. The event, which was co-sponsored by the U.S. This event was the window into China’s growing ambitions and commitment to innovate and advance technologically in defense space. Involvement of the corporation at these events only further underlines the corporation’s role and input on a world stage to military innovations.