PNS/M Hangor demonstrates combat capability in maiden weapon firing
Pakistan Navy’s newly inducted submarine PNS/M HANGOR successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating the vessel’s operational readiness and weapon-system capability, the Navy’s Directorate General Public Relations said on Sunday. During the firing exercise, PNS/M HANGOR launched an anti-ship cruise missile designed for precision engagement at extended…
The newly commissioned Pakistani submarine PNS/M Hangor successfully conducted its first live weapon firing exercise in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing the vessel's readiness and advanced weaponry, according to the Navy's Directorate General Public Relations. The submarine launched an anti-ship cruise missile, capable of precision strikes at long distances, which successfully targeted a designated objective, marking a significant step in the submarine's operational readiness.
The successful firing was witnessed by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who hailed the test as a crucial milestone in the submarine's operationalization. Admiral Ashraf emphasized the importance of continuously improving the subsurface warfare capabilities to maintain the Pakistan Navy's deterrence and readiness at sea.
The Navy highlighted the successful firing as a testament to their commitment to maintaining a technologically advanced and combat-ready force to safeguard Pakistan's maritime domains. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Pakistan Navy and its leadership on the successful maiden live weapon firing. He praised the submarine's ability to engage a distant target with an anti-ship cruise missile, underscoring the operational preparedness, professional expertise, and combat capability of the Pakistani submarine force.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's dedication to ensuring the armed forces' readiness to confront any threats to national security and commended Admiral Ashraf and all personnel involved in the submarine's induction and operationalization for their professional performance.
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