19 Sep Military, SOCIETY, CULTURE, AND SECURITY Opacity in Pakistan navy’s acquisition deals leads to corruption, puts further burden on the people September 19, 2025 By Aritra Banerjee 0 comments Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber It is no secret that Pakistan is run by its military, not the civilian government, unlike in India. Hence, it is not surprising that th...Continue reading
30 Aug Military, Modern Warfare Hangor-Class Hype vs. Hard Reality: Why Pakistan’s Submarine Gamble Won’t Reshape the Indian Ocean August 30, 2025 By Aritra Banerjee 0 comments Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber Pakistan’s naval establishment has been quick to celebrate the launches of its new Hangor-class submarines, framing them as “game-chang...Continue reading
26 Aug Military The Cut-Rate Submarine: Why Hangor Isn’t the Yuan Beijing Keeps for Itself August 26, 2025 By Aritra Banerjee 2 comments Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber Pakistan's much-hyped Hangor-class submarine programme has been repeatedly showcased as a technological leap in its naval modernisation...Continue reading
24 Aug Military Split construction model of Hangor-class submarines will cause severe management headaches for Pakistan August 24, 2025 By Aritra Banerjee 0 comments Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber The Pakistan Navy recently formally launched its third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS Mangro, during a ceremony at the Wuchang ...Continue reading
21 Aug Military Tethered at the pier: how Pakistan traded reach for reliance at sea August 21, 2025 By Aritra Banerjee 0 comments Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber On paper, Islamabad’s naval rebuild is glittering. Four Tughril-class frigates, eight Hangor-class submarines in the pipeline, plus ass...Continue reading
30 Jun Military Trapped by Geography: Pakistan Navy’s Operational Limits Exposed June 30, 2025 By Aritra Banerjee 0 comments Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber For any navy to thrive, it must not only have modern ships and weaponry but also a robust infrastructure to operate without any hindran...Continue reading
07 Sep Military, Neo-Cold War No Indigenous Naval Shipbuilding: Pakistan’s Continued Dependence on Foreign Military Aid January 7, 2025 By Siddhant Hira 1 comment Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest linkedin Odnoklassniki WhatsApp WhatsApp VK Telegram Viber Despite its status as a nuclear power, Pakistan relies heavily on foreign military aid and impo...Continue reading