The Pakistan Navy has surpassed India in Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, and this lead is likely to increase further.
The Pakistan Navy has surpassed the Indian Navy in advanced Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, while Chinese-built Hangur-class submarines are set to join the Pakistan Navy fleet as per the scheduled schedule.
The Indian Navy recently inducted a stealth frigate and a guided missile destroyer submarine into the fleet, along with the sixth and final submarine under the P-75 Scorpene project.
Even after this submarine joined the Indian Navy's fleet, India is lagging behind because the Indian Navy does not yet have any submarines equipped with modern technology.
In contrast, the Pakistan Navy already has three French-built Agosta-90B submarines (PNS Khalid, Saad, and Hamza).
According to reports, Chinese Hangor-class submarines will join the Pakistan Navy in the early 2030s. After the induction of these submarines, the number of submarines equipped with AIP technology in the Pakistan Navy will increase to 11.
Media reports have stated that the Pakistan Navy is competing with India's power ship by ship.
The Pakistan Navy plans to expand its fleet to 50 warships, including 20 large warships, frigates, and corvettes. Along with this, the Pakistan Navy is also developing a robust submarine fleet consisting of 11 submarines.
Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf told Chinese media that the construction of four Hangur-class submarines is progressing as per the schedule. He said that these submarines will significantly enhance Pakistan's naval capabilities, which will then provide the navy with the ability to carry out various operations with powerful weapons.
Admiral Ashraf added, "This project is progressing as per the set schedule and we expect these submarines to soon become part of the Pakistan Navy fleet."
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