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Pakistan PNS Hangor commissioned but delays and dependency cast a shadow over new submarines

Pakistan PNS Hangor commissioned but delays and dependency cast a shadow over new submarines

Pakistan commissioned PNS Hangor on 30 April 2026 in Sanya, China, a first operational milestone for a submarine programme built with Chinese collaboration. Designed to extend underwater endurance and complicate India’s calculus in the Arabian Sea, the project still faces repeated delays and lingering doubts, raising questions about timelines and reliance on external support.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Pakistan commissions Chinese Hangor submarine boosting AIP fleet as India faces undersea delays

Pakistan commissions Chinese Hangor submarine boosting AIP fleet as India faces undersea delays

Pakistan has commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, raising its AIP-equipped fleet to four and extending underwater endurance. The deal signals the first of eight submarines China will deliver by 2028. The move intensifies pressure on India, where delays in the P-75I program persist as it aims to develop its own AIP capability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Pakistan Navy to add advanced Chinese submarines with eight ship fleet plans

Pakistan Navy to add advanced Chinese submarines with eight ship fleet plans

Pakistan’s Navy is set to acquire advanced submarines from China, strengthening maritime security and deepening defense cooperation. The first boat, named Hangor, was commissioned in China, and the program aims for a fleet of eight submarines with some construction planned in Pakistan. The announcement comes amid recent missile testing, raising regional strategic stakes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
India to get German Type 214 submarines soon deal near 8 to 10 billion and local builds

India to get German Type 214 submarines soon deal near 8 to 10 billion and local builds

India is set to acquire advanced German TKMS Type 214 submarines as defence ministers toured a submarine facility together. The deal is reported at roughly $8–10 billion and is said to include technology transfer and local manufacturing. Six submarines will be built in India, with the first expected in about seven years, marking a major step-up in underwater capability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Rajnath Singh Tours German TKMS Shipyard Inspects Type 212 Submarine Talks Defence Pacts

Rajnath Singh Tours German TKMS Shipyard Inspects Type 212 Submarine Talks Defence Pacts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh toured Germany’s TKMS shipyard and inspected a Type 212 submarine, during a visit that also followed key India Germany defence cooperation agreements. The deals focus on joint training, capability development, and closer security collaboration, signaling deeper alignment on future defence equipment cooperation between the two countries.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Germany expects to sign India submarine deal worth 8 billion in next three months

Germany expects to sign India submarine deal worth 8 billion in next three months

Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says the country expects to finalize an $8 billion submarine cooperation agreement with India within the next three months. The project is led by German warship maker TKMS and India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. Negotiations have been underway for several months, with both sides now moving toward signing the pact.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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