India has always looked at the Indian Ocean as such"The oceans of India", it is difficult for submarine submarines to track its tracks, which is the worst enemy of the Indian Navy. India's "Eurasian Times" 2**,"China has provided Pakistan with advanced **,"Most recently, another AIP-type "Hangel" type submarine was built on the territory of Pakistan and has entered the stage of installing a keel. India's media expressed displeasure, saying the actions "put India in a difficult position." ”
On 14 February, the Pakistan Navy reportedly announced that the installation of the keel of the second Khangel-class submarine built at the Karachi shipyard had begun, and that Pakistani Admiral Navid Ashraf was personally present. According to a report issued by the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan will import eight "Hangel" AIP submarines from China, which is a defense agreement between Pakistan and China, four of which China has built, and the other four have been handed over to Pakistan for assembly and manufacture in the form of technology transfer. The Pakistan Navy said its submarine force was receiving assistance from China, and the keel installation ceremony marked significant significance for Pakistan's self-developed submarine program.
Although the details of the "Hunger" class are still classified, they are widely seen as an export variant from the Chinese Navy's 039a 041 yuan. The Pakistani Army Chief said it was equipped with new sensors developed by China and Pakistan as well as various types of **. One point of particular concern for India is the Hangel-class AIP system equipped with Stirling engines, which will allow it to remain in the water for several weeks without surfacing, which will greatly improve its stealth capabilities.
Babur III".
Indian news reports say that the Hangel, equipped with modern ** and sensors, can operate in a variety of dangerous conditions and has advanced underwater ** capabilities, capable of long-range strikes. Pakistan also revealed to EurAsia Times that the ship, in addition to other unknown models, is also equipped with Pakistan-developed "Babur III" missiles. Given that the Babur III missile has a maximum attack range of more than 700 kilometers and is equipped with technologies such as terrain coordination, real-time digital image comparison, etc., which can accurately hit the enemy's deep targets, the real danger to the Indian Navy is obvious.
In stark contrast, despite the large number of submarines in the Indian Navy, only the six French-designed Scorpenas are truly modern submarines, while the Russian-made Kilo and German-made 209 have been in service for more than 20 years and most have reached the end of their lives. For the two missile submarines of the "Enemy Destroyer" type created by India itself, their combat effectiveness in the water has not yet been fully proven.
Type 054 AP multifunctional cruiser.
In order to get this "scorpene", India has put a lot of effort into it, and more than ten years have passed since the initial negotiations, and the cost is also amazing, especially India. Construction of the first ship began in April 2006, it was officially commissioned on April 6, 2015, and the actual commissioning took place in 2017. After signing a contract with China for the purchase of submarines in 2015, Pakistan is now in service with all six submarines of the "Hangel" class. According to the current pace of construction, Pakistan's submarine power will surpass India's competitors in the near future, so India's ** described Pakistan's acquisition of "Hangel"-class submarines as "India's problem".
The news in India also cites the way China is providing Pakistan with **, not just building and supplying a submarine. For example, China has also built four 054 AP multipurpose destroyers for Pakistan's navy, all of which will be completed in April next year. "These escort ships are the most advanced export products produced by China, and they will greatly enhance Pakistan's military strength and combat readiness. Pakistan's air force has also received a modern ** from China, and about 20 J-10C fighters are hailed by the Pakistan Air Force as key to maintaining a peaceful balance in the region**, and are considered a strong competitor to India's Rafale fighters. The report also noted that China has also used Rainbow and Pterodactyl drones for Pakistan, "and Pakistan is using these on its borders to counter India." ”
At the same time, the Pakistani military received SH-15155 mm 52 mm automatic guns from China, as well as VT-4 types. "The VT-4 is a new tank that combines advanced armor protection, mobility, firepower and cutting-edge technology," the Pakistani military said.
The author believes that India has been hostile to China's every move in recent years. According to Indian news reports, China's military aid to Pakistan is aimed at "finding fault with India", ignoring the fact that India has purchased a large number of high-end equipment from all over the world in recent years, and has been firmly in the top three in the world. In fact, India's global purchases** have upset the military balance and triggered an arms race between regions.
And what India buys at a huge cost is not as good as Pakistan's imports from China, which is another matter.