Pak's first Hangor-class submarine arrives in Karachi: Why India is watching closely

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Pakistan's Navy received its first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese-designed vessel with advanced Air Independent Propulsion technology, marking a major enhancement of its underwater fleet. This induction begins a plan for eight submarines by 2028, while India's submarine modernization faces delays but retains numerical superiority.

Pakistan's Navy welcomed its first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese-derived vessel featuring advanced Air Independent Propulsion. This marks the start of an eight-submarine induction by 2028, significantly boosting Pakistan's underwater fleet. Meanwhile, India's submarine modernization faces delays, with plans for new vessels and AIP integration progressing slowly, though it still maintains a numerical advantage.