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HISTORY

•    PN Submarine Force was raised in 1964 as a lead sub-surface arm of Pakistan Navy and being the first in the region. It has a meritorious past history spanned over nearly 47 years and has unique distinction of operating nearly 5 different types of platforms to date.

•   After the acquisition of PNS/M GHAZI (Ex-USS DIABLO) on 1 June 1964 from the United States, this submarine took active part in the Runn of Kutch crisis and in 1965 Indo-Pak war. Mere presence of...see more

TASKS AND ROLES

Some of the important roles and tasks defined for the Squadron are:

                a.    Improve operational availability of Submarines and X-Craft and maintain operational readiness at high standards.
                b.    Promulgate and achieve operational targets for Submarines and X-Craft.
                c.    Prepare and promulgate Workup guidelines for Submarines and X-Craft in...see more

Midget and Ex-Ghazi Submarine

Daphne Submarine

Agosta90 Submarine

Agosta70 Submarine

Abdoze Submarine

FARCC

Fleet Acoustic Research and Classification Centre was established on 28 May 08. Commander Submarines acts as Chairman Standing Steering Committee of FARCC, whereas, reps of other Commands are members of this set up. It is a developing shore sonar classification setup, effectively integrated with capable Fleet units for the management of acoustic signatures. The mandate of FARCC also includes sonar classification training for fleet sonar operators...see more