A keel-laying ceremony to begin construction of the MILGEM Ada class corvette – a joint venture of Turkey and Pakistan – for the Pakistan Navy was held in Karachi on Friday. Read more: Pakistan Navy inducts first jet-powered long-range maritime patrol aircraftAddressing the ceremony, Niazi said the production of indigenous modern warships with the help of Turkey is a proud moment for Pakistan. Induction of the MILGEM-class ships, the statement added, would significantly increase the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Navy. Also read: Navy inducts latest aircraftIn July 2018, Pakistan Navy signed a contract for the acquisition of four MILGEM-class ships with the ASFAT. Turkey is one of the 10 countries in the world which can build, design, and maintain warships using its national capabilities.

Source: The Express Tribune November 06, 2021 03:50 UTC