China delivers a frigate to Pakistan. India will not be happy
China has delivered a second Type 054A / P frigate to the Pakistani Navy, giving a further boost to Islamabad's maritime defense. Named PNS Taimur, the frigate would be equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors to support maritime surveillance and combat missions.
It is also equipped with the latest combat management and electronic warfare systems, making it suitable for dealing with multiple threat environments.
The new ship is expected to enable the Pakistani Navy to address emerging challenges for its maritime sector, and the challenges for Pakistan are obviously those coming from the Indian Navy.
Commissioning Ceremony of #PakNavy 2nd Type 054 A / P Frigate #PNSTAIMUR held at China. Head of PN mission at China Cdre Rashid Mehmood Sheikh graced the occasion as Chief Guest. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/FvTybUviIC
– DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) June 23, 2022
Earlier this week it was reported that Pakistan is facing severe mechanical problems with some warships developed by Chinese companies.
A recent analysis by Geopolitica.info revealed that Chinese-made frigates are ineffective at hitting targets due to faulty on-board missile systems. Virtually all sensors and radars are ineffective, rendering hands useless, especially when dealing with relatively modern ships such as the Indian Navy's Visakhapatnam -class destroyers.
Frigate engines were also found to be defective, negatively impacting operating speed, making diesel engines difficult to maintain high rpm for a long period of time.
In short, the purchase is interesting because it is still a strategic challenge for India. Provided that the ship is working well … Among other things, we often talk about BRICS units, but China arms India's opponent …
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