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Pakistan Raises Defense Spending

Pakistan Raises Defense Spending

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan is slated to increase its defense budget by around 7 percent in fiscal year 2017-2018.
Pakistan Kicks off Large Multinational Naval Exercise

Pakistan Kicks off Large Multinational Naval Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval drill involves 37 countries including China, Russia, and the United States.

Pakistan Commissions 2 New 600-Ton Maritime Patrol Vessels

Pakistan Commissions 2 New 600-Ton Maritime Patrol Vessels

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two vessels are currently on their voyage home from China.

Confirmed: Turkey to Modernize Pakistan’s Attack Submarine Fleet

Confirmed: Turkey to Modernize Pakistan’s Attack Submarine Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Turkish defense firm has been awarded a contract to modernize three Pakistani attack submarines.

Will Turkey Modernize Pakistan’s Attack Submarine Fleet?

Will Turkey Modernize Pakistan’s Attack Submarine Fleet?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Istanbul and Islamabad are in talks over upgrading three Pakistan Navy diesel-electric attack submarines.
5 Navy Officers Sentenced to Death in Pakistan for Trying to Attack US Warship

5 Navy Officers Sentenced to Death in Pakistan for Trying to Attack US Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The five officers allegedly tried to steal a Pakistani warship to attack a U.S. naval vessel.

Pakistan Begins Construction of 600-Ton Maritime Patrol Vessel

Pakistan Begins Construction of 600-Ton Maritime Patrol Vessel

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A steel-cutting ceremony for the first of four Maritime Patrol Vessels was held in Karachi this week.
Confirmed: Pakistan Will Buy Eight Chinese Subs

Confirmed: Pakistan Will Buy Eight Chinese Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Details on the type of vessel as well as the new fleet's price tag remain unknown.

Does Pakistan Have a Sea-Based Second-Strike Capability?

Does Pakistan Have a Sea-Based Second-Strike Capability?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Much about Islamabad's sea-based nuclear deterrent remains a mystery, including its future submarine force.

Al Qaeda's Worrying Ability to Infiltrate the Pakistani Military

Al Qaeda's Worrying Ability to Infiltrate the Pakistani Military

By Ankit Panda
Al Qaeda's recent attempt to steal a Pakistani frigate is a reminder of the Pakistani military's infiltration.

Pakistan’s Oversized Submarine Ambitions

Pakistan’s Oversized Submarine Ambitions

Nawaz Sharif has promised a modernized submarine fleet. It’s unlikely to materialize.

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