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[KudosBot]

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila Tuesday reiterated need for prioritizing and pacing up progress particularly on enhancing combat efficiency of Pakistan Navy and projects related to Balochistan Package for welfare and uplift of Baloch nationals, including Junior Naval Academy at Ormara recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Chairing Command & Staff Conference 2/2012 of Pakistan Navy at Naval Headquarters, he expressed satisfaction over operational preparedness of Navy in the wake of prevalent maritime challenges at regional and international arena, Navy press release said.

At the Conference participated by all Principal Staff Officers at Naval Headquarters and Admin Authorities, issues pertaining to security situation, operational preparedness, significant ongoing projects and future plans of Pakistan Navy were discussed. The participants expressed satisfaction on operational preparedness and nation building projects in coastal areas.

Copyright PPI (Pakistan Press International), 2012

[shabi1]

The Navy budget has been slashed for this year and Airforce budget increased.

But shouldnt be too impacting as most of the navy's purchases are from China and they provide hardware on favorable payment terms. Heard they waived off the loan on the F-22P destroyers.

[Dizasta]

There is a lot of work that needs to be done in Pakistan Navy, however there is a limited amount of funding available, hence priority is given to only most crucial capabilities of all three services. It is good to see though, the Pakistan Army, the largest Military Service of the three in Pakistan, has recognized the importance of Air Force and Navy. Hopefully, once there is a change in government and the new one establishes the rule of law, implement economic reforms and root out corruption. We should see a resurging Pakistan economy, which would then allow adequate allocation of funding for all services of the military, after sufficient funding has been set aside for economic development such as job creation, over coming energy shortages and revamping the education system.

Ideally, Pakistan Navy requires a stable fleet of surface warships which should comprise of (5) Destroyers, (10) Frigates, (15) FACs, (25-28) Combat Patrol Boats, (3) Replenishment Ships, (7) Mine Warfare Ships, (1-2) Landing Ships and a minimum expansion of bases to 5 which would include PN Base Jiwani, Pasni, Gwadar, Ormara and Karachi. These bases would also be augmented by support Navy Bases in corresponding areas.

The sub-surface should include (1-2) Nuclear Submarines, (10-12) should be Multi-Role Submarines that are Hunter-Killer/Attack Subs and (4-6) Special-Ops Subs such Mini/Midgets.

[waz]

It's erroneous the way the navy has been treated over the years and still continues to be put at the back for priority. Out of the three services the navy suffers from the greatest disparity compared with its equivalent Indian rival. I think the armed services should remember that the navy delivered one of the most spectacular displays of military prowess and cunning when PNS Hangor took out two Indian frigates by itself, sending one to a watery grave.