representatives of the naval forces of China, commander in chief of Pakistan Navy and President of China shipbuilding trading company (CSTC) took part in the ceremony of steel cutting for the two frigates of the type 054 A/P.
Pakistan signed the first contract for the supply of two frigates of the type 054 A/P in 2017. An additional contract for two more vessels was declared in June 2018. All four vessels to be built in China and delivered to the customer by 2021.
Type 054A is a multi-purpose frigate and is recognized as the main ship of the fleet of surface warships the people's liberation army of Pakistan, which includes 30 vessels.
According to a press release of the Pakistan Navy, the ships of the type 054 A/P are modern frigates, equipped with modern ground, underground and air weapons and equipment.
"After the construction of these ships will be the most technologically advanced platforms of the Navy of Pakistan which will enhance its ability to meet future challenges and to maintain peace, stability, and energy balance in the Indian ocean region", - stated in the message Department.
At present, the Pakistan Navy carried out a radical renewal of its fleet, acquiring several modern platforms: in addition to these frigates from China, Pakistan was also put into operation new corvettes from Turkey and the Netherlands. Also modernizarea submarine fleet of the country.
