By Admin 
After the defeat against India during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan is continuously busy in increasing its military strength. After fighter jets and helicopters, Pakistan Navy can include submarines purchased from China in its fleet next year. This is an advanced Hangar-class diesel electric submarine, which can be deployed in front of India in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. This defense deal of Pakistan with China is worth about 5 billion dollars.
China will give Hangar-class submarine to Pakistan
Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Nadeed Ashraf has confirmed that the first Hangar-class submarine will be inducted into the navy fleet next year. In an interview given to China’s state media Global Times, he said that both the countries are jointly building 8 such submarines, out of which 4 will be built in Pakistan and 4 in China. The target has been set to induct all these submarines into the Navy by the year 2028.
Features of Hangar Class Submarine
Hangar or Type 039A Yuan class submarines are equipped with Stirling Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) in addition to advanced sensors and weapons, which increases its underwater capability. It is also equipped with Stealing Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, due to which these submarines can remain underwater for two to three weeks without coming to the surface, compared to traditional diesel-electric submarines. At present the Indian Navy does not have any submarine equipped with AIP technology.
What is India’s Project-75?
India has signed a deal worth Rs 70 thousand crore with Germany under Project 75 India in August 2025. Under this, six advanced AIP submarines will be built in India with the help of Germany. This project was approved in November 2007, but even after the contract is signed, it may take at least 7-8 years for the first submarine to arrive.
‘India will have to find a solution’
According to a TOI report, a senior Indian military officer said, “The submarines being received by Pakistan will boost its A2/AD (anti-access/area denial) capabilities in the Arabian Sea. We have to find a solution to this. China is of course always ready to help Pakistan, which was clearly visible during Operation Sindoor.”
How much power is India in the sea?
Another officer said that in Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy had shown tremendous dominance in the North Arabian Sea, but now Pakistan is trying to overcome its weaknesses with the help of Turkey and China. At present, India has 6 new French Scorpene category submarines, 6 old Russian Kilo-class submarines and 4 German HDW submarines. Apart from this, two nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (INS Arihant and INS Arighat) are in service. Apart from this, three INS Aridman are going to join the Navy fleet next year.
China has more than 50 diesel-electric and 10 nuclear submarines, while Pakistan currently has three French Agosta-90B and two Agosta-70 submarines. The Indian Navy has American P-8I long-range anti-submarine aircraft, MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare ships equipped with advanced radar, sonar torpedoes and multi-functional rockets.