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Pakistan Navy MILGEM Class corvettes: Steel cutting ceremony held
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KARACHI: Steel cutting ceremony of MILGEM Class corvettes constructed for Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Managing Director KS&EW Rear Admiral Ather Saleem graced the occasion as a chief guest, says a press release.

The contract for four MILGEM Class corvettes for Pakistan Navy with concurrent Transfer of Technology (ToT) was signed with ASFAT Inc, a Turkish state owned Defence contractor firm in 2018. The ToT entails construction of two corvettes at Turkey while another two at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). This steel cutting ceremony is the first MILGEM class corvette being indigenously constructed at Karachi Shipyard in collaboration with Turkish Defence firm.
The MILGEM Class corvettes will be state-of-the-art Surface platform equipped with modern surface, subsurface and anti-air weapons, sensors and Combat Management System. These ships will be among the most technologically advanced platforms of Pakistan Navy and will significantly contribute in maintaining peace, stability and balance of power in Indian Ocean region.
Speaking at the occasion, General Manager Ship building, Commodore Muhammad Jahanzeb Ahasn highlighted that the technical support for the indigenous mega project was provided by ASFAT Inc. He underscored the deep rooted friendship with brotherly country Turkey for joint collaboration in field of indigenous warship construction with PN. Officials of Pakistan Navy and representatives of ASFAT Inc, Turkey attended the ceremony.
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2 Turkish Companies Partner for Biggest Defense Contract for Pakistan’s Stealth Ships
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Turkey’s STM has signed an agreement with the state-owned defense contractor ASFAT for the supply of the main drive system of MILGEM Ada Class Corvettes being developed by Turkey for Pakistan.

According to the agreement, STM will deliver and will be responsible for the integration of the main propulsion systems of the MILGEM Corvettes, an indispensable component that powers the movement of a vessel.

In July 2018, the Pakistan Navy had signed an agreement with ASFAT to acquire 4 MILGEM-class ships to further consolidate its defensive capabilities. The deal is Turkey’s largest-ever single defense export deal with any country.
Under the deal, it was decided that 2 MILGEM-class ships will be constructed in Pakistan while 2 will be built in Turkey.
Earlier this month, Pakistan Navy had formally started the construction of the 2 MILGEM Corvettes at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW), Pakistan Navy’s specialized shipbuilding division.
Turkish Navy had initiated the construction of 2 MILGEM Corvettes last month after a formal ceremony held in Istanbul.
2 MILGEM Corvettes will join the inventory of the Pakistan Navy in 2023 and the remaining 2 will join a year later.
The MILGEM Ada Class Corvette is a modern stealth patrol and anti-submarine warfare combatant naval ship.
MILGEM is a state-of-the-art surface platform equipped with the modern surface, subsurface, and anti-air weapons, sensors, and combat management systems.
MILGEM is a 326.8 feet long, 47.3 feet wide naval ship and can accommodate 106 naval personnel. It has a displacement capacity of 2,400,000 kg, a maximum range of 6,500 km, and a top speed of 56 km/h.​
 

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2 Turkish Companies Partner for Biggest Defense Contract for Pakistan’s Stealth Ships
Posted 14 hours ago by Haroon Hayder



Turkey’s STM has signed an agreement with the state-owned defense contractor ASFAT for the supply of the main drive system of MILGEM Ada Class Corvettes being developed by Turkey for Pakistan.

According to the agreement, STM will deliver and will be responsible for the integration of the main propulsion systems of the MILGEM Corvettes, an indispensable component that powers the movement of a vessel.

In July 2018, the Pakistan Navy had signed an agreement with ASFAT to acquire 4 MILGEM-class ships to further consolidate its defensive capabilities. The deal is Turkey’s largest-ever single defense export deal with any country.



Under the deal, it was decided that 2 MILGEM-class ships will be constructed in Pakistan while 2 will be built in Turkey.
Earlier this month, Pakistan Navy had formally started the construction of the 2 MILGEM Corvettes at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW), Pakistan Navy’s specialized shipbuilding division.
Turkish Navy had initiated the construction of 2 MILGEM Corvettes last month after a formal ceremony held in Istanbul.
2 MILGEM Corvettes will join the inventory of the Pakistan Navy in 2023 and the remaining 2 will join a year later.
The MILGEM Ada Class Corvette is a modern stealth patrol and anti-submarine warfare combatant naval ship.
MILGEM is a state-of-the-art surface platform equipped with the modern surface, subsurface, and anti-air weapons, sensors, and combat management systems.
MILGEM is a 326.8 feet long, 47.3 feet wide naval ship and can accommodate 106 naval personnel. It has a displacement capacity of 2,400,000 kg, a maximum range of 6,500 km, and a top speed of 56 km/h.​
How many Ships are we actually buying from Turkey in total
Wikipedia says 4 Jinnah Class Frigates 3000+Tones
and 4 Ada-class corvettes 2400+Tones
So thats a total of 8 ships from Turkey . Right ???
Another site says Jinnah class Frigates weigh 3000+Tones which are heavily upgraded Ada Class corvettes which originally weight 2400+ Tones.
So is Pak buying 4 Ada-class and 4 Jinnah class or Just 4 upgraded Ada-class ???
 

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How many Ships are we actually buying from Turkey in total
Wikipedia says 4 Jinnah Class Frigates 3000+Tones
and 4 Ada-class corvettes 2400+Tones
So thats a total of 8 ships from Turkey . Right ???
Another site says Jinnah class Frigates weigh 3000+Tones which are heavily upgraded Ada Class corvettes which originally weight 2400+ Tones.
So is Pak buying 4 Ada-class and 4 Jinnah class or Just 4 upgraded Ada-class ???

Only 4 ships which were ada class corvettes but extended with vls making it 3000 tones. .. 2 will be made in Turkey and 2 in Pakistan.. Wikipedia isn't an authentic source.

Due to transfer of tech these ada class corvettes are named as Jinnah class.
 

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So by 2025 Pakistan will have
4 Type 054A Frigates
4 Jinnah Class Frigates/Corvettes
2 Damen Class Corvettes
 
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