{
  "id": 10179334,
  "title": "Newly inducted Hangor-class submarine conducts maiden live weapon firing in Arabian Sea: ISPR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/newly-inducted-hangor-class-submarine-conducts-maiden-live-weapon-10179334",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T08:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033036/newly-inducted-hangor-class-submarine-conducts-maiden-live-weapon-firing-in-arabian-sea-ispr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The newly commissioned Hangor-class submarine executed its inaugural live weapon firing in the Arabian Sea, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The arrival of the Hangor-class submarine in Karachi Port in June highlighted the strengthening defense alliance between Pakistan and China. ISPR described the event as a \"major demonstration of operational readiness.\" The submarine, designated PNS/M HANGOR, precisely targeted a designated long-range objective with an anti-ship cruise missile during the exercise. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf observed the firing, accentuating the submarine's combat prowess and the significance of bolstering subsurface capabilities for robust maritime deterrence. ISPR emphasized the Pakistan Navy's dedication to maintaining a highly modern, combat-ready force to protect national maritime boundaries and regional stability. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his congratulations to the Pakistan Navy and its leadership following the first live weapons firing by the newly inducted submarine, stating that the submarine had successfully targeted a long-range objective with an anti-ship cruise missile, showcasing the operational preparedness, professional expertise, and combat capability of Pakistan Navy's submarine force. The premier reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring the armed forces' readiness to address national security challenges and applauded the Naval chief and personnel involved in the submarine's induction and operationalization. The Hangor-class submarine boasts advanced combat systems, cutting-edge sensors, Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, and enhanced stealth features, enhancing the navy's combat potential. The name Hangor holds historical significance in Pakistan's naval past, as it was the first submarine since World War II to sink a warship during the 1971 Pakistan-India conflict, specifically sinking the Indian frigate INS Khukri. The first Hangor-class submarine was constructed in China and launched in April 2024, with the subsequent vessels being launched in March 2025, August 2025, and December 2025, respectively. In April 2025, the Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test of an indigenously developed Anti-Ship Weapon System named Taimoor. The same month also saw the Navy firing a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile to engage targets at an extended range.",
  "summary": "The navy’s first Hangor-class submarine successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in the Arabian Sea, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The Hangor-class submarine arrived at Karachi Port in June, underscoring the deepening strategic defence cooperation between Pakistan and China. Terming it a “major demonstration of operational readiness”, ISPR said the newly…",
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        "title": "Newly inducted Hangor-class submarine conducts maiden live weapon firing in Arabian Sea: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/newly-inducted-hangor-class-submarine-conducts-maiden-live-weapon",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:56:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}