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Usman Ansari
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Pakistan Correspondent, Defense News
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Immigration , Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Politics, Social Movements , National Security
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By Usman Ansari Verified| Defense News Verified ISLAMABAD — The first of eight Hangor II submarines for Pakistan was recently launched at the Wuchang Shipbuilding yard in Wuhan, China, though it’s uncertain what could be powering the boat given Germany’s block on an engine export. The initial Hangor II delivery timetable would have seen the four Chinese-built submarines delivered by 2023. But Germany had refused to approve export licenses for the MTU 396 diesel engine, which the submarine was designed to use.
By Usman Ansari Verified| Defense News Verified A Pakistan Air Force fighter jet flies during a military parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 23, 2024. (AP) ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military showed off its wares and unveiled several defense program during the March 23 Pakistan Day Parade in the capital. The country displayed new equipment including the Haider platform, the first locally produced, Chinese-designed VT-4 main battle tank.
By Usman Ansari Verified| Defense News Verified ISLAMABAD — The first of eight Hangor II submarines for Pakistan was recently launched at the Wuchang Shipbuilding yard in Wuhan, China, though it’s uncertain what could be powering the boat given Germany’s block on an engine export. The initial Hangor II delivery timetable would have seen the four Chinese-built submarines delivered by 2023. But Germany had refused to approve export licenses for the MTU 396 diesel engine, which the submarine was designed to use.
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Defense News
Defense News is a prominent global news source for defense decision-makers, established in 1986. It provides extensive coverage of defense-related news, policies, technologies, and market trends through both print and online platforms. As part of the Sightline Media Group, which also publishes other military and government-related publications, Defense News serves a specialized audience of senior military, government, and industry leaders. The company offers in-depth news coverage, including interviews with defense leaders and analysis of military budgets and industrial plans. Its content is accessible across various digital platforms, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Additionally, Defense News produces newsletters like the Early Bird Brief for essential updates and airs a weekly television program, Defense News Weekly, on WETA-TV in Washington D.C. This comprehensive approach ensures that its readership receives timely and relevant information on defense matters from a global perspective.
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