The indigenous submarine development project in Pakistan has reached another milestone. The keel laying of the first HANGOR-class submarine and the steel cutting of the second submarine were carried out at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on December 24, 2022.

The Pakistan Navy held a steel cutting ceremony for the fifth Hangor-class submarine at the Karachi shipyard on December 9, according to the Pakistan Navy's official social media accounts.

New construction halls and dry dock in Karachi are taking shape. Although official details are scarce, we understand that the new site will be for the local construction of Type-039B AIP submarines for the Pakistan Navy.