Pakistan’s Hangor submarine conducts live weapon firing for the first time — Dawn

The first Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy conducted its first live weapon firing in the northern Arabian Sea. During the exercise, the PNS/M Hangor submarine struck a designated distant target with an anti-ship cruise missile, Dawn reports, citing Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Firing in the Arabian Sea

ISPR described the exercise as a significant demonstration of the new submarine’s operational readiness. Pakistan Navy Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf observed the firing. He noted the submarine’s combat capabilities and the strategic importance of developing submarine forces to ensure maritime deterrence.

In its statement, ISPR said this stage demonstrates the Pakistan Navy’s intention to maintain modern, combat-ready forces to protect the country’s maritime borders and regional peace.

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The first submarine of a new class

Hangor arrived at the port of Karachi in June. According to Dawn, this indicated deepening strategic defense cooperation between Pakistan and China.

The name Hangor has historical significance for the Pakistani navy: during the 1971 war between Pakistan and India, the then PNS Hangor sank the Indian frigate INS Khukri. The Pakistan Navy plans to commission a total of eight Hangor-class submarines.