Pak Plans to Deploy Submarines in Bay of Bengal, a First Since 1971 Bloody Nose

'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant front

Pakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakistan is considering a presence in the Bay of Bengal, a region not patrolled since 1971. India is enhancing its surveillance and submarine capabilities to counter this evolving maritime landscape. This shift demands continuous attention.

Pak plans to deploy submarines in Bay of Bengal, a first since 1971 bloody nose

Even as Pakistan's China-built Hangor-class submarine arrived in Karachi, senior naval officers spoke of using it to maintain a presence in the Bay of Bengal. The ambition is significant because Pakistan has had little meaningful naval presence in Bay of Bengal since its defeat in the 1971 war and the creation of Bangladesh.

Analysis - Pakistan Plans for Naval Return to Bay of Bengal with...

The moniker 'Hangor' carries significant historical weight in South Asia. During the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict, the Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor successfully torpedoed the Indian...

Pakistan’s new Hangor submarine signals Bay of Bengal ambitions amid warming Dhaka ties

Pakistan’s induction of its first Hangor-class submarine has raised fresh strategic questions in the Indian Ocean after a senior naval officer said the vessel would enable Islamabad to maintain a presence in the Bay of Bengal, a region where its naval footprint has been limited since the 1971 war. Commodore Omer Farooq, commander of the flotilla escorting PNS Hangor from China to Pakistan, described the submarine as a “game changer” and said the…

Pakistan Eyes Return To Bay Of Bengal For First Time Since 1971 With Hangor-Class Submarines

Image for representation purposes only Pakistan has indicated that its newly inducted Hangor-class submarines could be deployed beyond the Arabian Sea into the Bay of Bengal, expanding its naval presence more than 50 years after its eastern maritime presence ended following the 1971 war. The comments, made by senior Pakistan Navy officers around the arrival and commissioning of the first China-built Hangor-class submarine, come as Islamabad mode…

Pak plans to deploy submarines in Bay of Bengal - News Today

Islamabad,  June 18: Pakistan’s Hangor Submarine Push Raises Strategic Concerns in Bay of Bengal. Pakistan’s induction of the Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines is increasingly being viewed as a significant shift in the regional naval balance, especially with reports indicating ambitions to expand operations into the Bay of Bengal. The submarines—based on China’s Type 039A design—are equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP), allowing th…