AGOSTA 70 (HASHMAT CLASS)
In 1978 Pakistan contracted with France for 02 Agosta class submarines. These submarines were basically built for South African Navy but were withheld due arms sales embargo by United Nations.
These submarines were smoothly and swiftly integrated in the Pakistan Navy fleet in 1978-79.
The 02 Agosta submarines significantly increased Pakistan’s maritime offensive defense capability due their enhanced endurance, long underwater detection ranges, over the horizon targeting capability and increased firepower.
The linear towed array sonar has provided her the flexibility to classify contacts at extended ranges.
