Thursday, January 20, 2011

Pakistan Navy gets third F-22P frigate PNS Saif

The third F-22P Frigate PNS Saif constructed at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, China was inducted in the fleet of Pakistan Navy in a ceremony held at the PN Dockyard here .Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Tanveer Faiz was the chief guest on the occasion. Senior naval officers and distinguished guests from Chinese Shipbuilding and Trading Corporation (CSTC) also attended the ceremony. Addressing the ceremony, Commander Pakistan Fleet said: “We are continuously monitoring the developments taking place in the maritime sector of littoral countries of the region.Although cognisant of the expansion beyond the defence needs taking place in neighbours, we do not want to engage in arms race with any country.” “Our developmental plans are purely aimed at meeting minimum credible defence,” said the PN fleet commander.

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