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- PNS Hunain was inducted at a ceremony in Romania that was attended by Pakistan’s naval chief
- The Pakistani vessel is equipped with terminal defense and advanced electronic warfare systems
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its offshore patrol vessel, PNS Hunain, at a ceremony in Romania, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Friday, adding the move will help strengthen regional maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the commissioning ceremony as chief guest which was also joined by Romanian Chief of Defense Staff General Gheorghita Vlad and other senior officials and dignitaries.
“The induction of the ship will further enhance Pakistan Navy’s maritime security capabilities, presence in distant international waters and operational readiness,” the ISPR quoted the naval chief as saying. “The induction of
PNS Hunain will further strengthen the regional maritime security patrol deployment in the Indian Ocean.”
PNS Hunain is a multi-role, ultra-fast warship equipped with terminal defense and advanced electronic warfare systems, anti-ship and anti-air warfare capabilities, the statement added.
The naval chief also appreciated the professionalism of Damen Shipyard and its management for providing modern technology to Pakistan.
Earlier this month, the Pakistan Navy assumed command of a multinational task force responsible for ensuring maritime security in the southeastern waters of the Middle East by operating in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Gulf of Aden.
Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) is part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a 34-nation coalition aimed at promoting security and stability in some of the world’s most important shipping lanes, focusing on counter-terrorism, anti-smuggling and enhancing navigational security.