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Pakistan Launches Third Hangor-Class Submarine in Wuhan

The ceremony underscores deepening defense cooperation with China through a technology-transfer submarine build program.

Pakistan Navy picture from the launching ceremony of the 3rd Hangor-class submarine
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Overview

  • The Pakistan Navy on August 15 held a launching ceremony in Wuhan for the third Hangor-class boat, designated PNS MANGRO, marking another milestone in the eight-submarine procurement.
  • Under a 2015 agreement, Pakistan is acquiring eight Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarines with four built in China and four to be constructed at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works under transfer of technology.
  • Vice Admiral Abdul Samad praised the vessels’ cutting-edge sensors and weaponry as essential for maintaining regional power balance and maritime stability.
  • Key technical particulars—such as the type of air-independent propulsion, onboard sensor suites and possible sea-launched cruise missiles—remain undisclosed in public reporting.
  • With the first two submarines launched in April 2024 and March 2025, production of the remaining five boats continues behind the original 2022–2028 delivery timeline.