According to an agreement, four submarines will be built in China and the remaining four will be built in Pakistan
Fourth PN Hangor-class submarine GHAZI launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Ltd, Wuhan, China. Photo: DGPR Navy Twitter
Pakistan Navy’s fourth Hangor-class submarine – ‘Ghazi’ – has been launched at the Shuangliu base in Wuhan, China, Inter-Services Public Relations said.
With the launch of Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy has achieved another significant milestone, with all four submarines under construction in China now undergoing rigorous sea trials and in the final stages of being handed over to Pakistan, the military media wing noted.
Pakistan signed an agreement with China for the acquisition of eight Hangor-class submarines. Under the contract, four submarines are being built in China and the remaining four will be built in Pakistan by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW), under transfer of technology, ISPR added.
The submarines will be equipped with advanced weapons and sensors capable of engaging targets at standoff distances. Hangor-class submarines will play a central role in maintaining peace and stability in regional waters.
The launch ceremony was attended by senior officials from both countries, further demonstrating the deepening bilateral cooperation.
Fourth PN Hangor-class submarine GHAZI launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Ltd, Wuhan, China. The event marked a significant milestone with all 4 submarines under construction in China now undergoing rigorous sea trials and final stages of being handed over to Pakistan. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/tHPVWr9fpl
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) 17 December 2025
