A big boost for Pakistan Navy firepower

A big boost for Pakistan Navy firepower

China has delivered Type 054A/P frigate to Pakistan, which is the largestand most advanced warship China has ever exported.

Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, thefrigate was delivered to Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony inShanghai.

The frigate, named the PNS Tughril is the first hull of four Type 054frigates being constructed for Pakistan Navy.

The ship is a technologically advanced and highly capable platform withenormous surface-to-surface, surface-to-air and underwater firepower,besides extensive surveillance potentials.