Pakistan, China ink F22P Frigates deal

[SABRE]

ISLAMABAD: China will build four F22P Frigates for Pakistan Navy and transfer technology under an agreement inked today.

The signing ceremony of the agreement was held in Ministry of Defence Production in Rawalpindi. Federal Secretary of Defence Production Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Ali Mohammed Jan Orakzai and China’s Director General International Cooperation Mr. Zhou Wushent
represented their respective countries.

The two sides inked four agreements including technology transfer to Pakistan for building frigates.

Pakistan Navy will also receive Organic Helicopters used in anti-submarine warfare and will be armed with surface to air and surface-to-surface missiles.

SOURCE: www.geo.tv (dnt knw y but every link on geo says geo.tv, nothing more)

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F-22P frigates will go into production at the new Gwadar port & at Karachi Port Facility. Soon Chinese Naval Ships of PLAN will port them selves at the Gwadar & near Karachi too. This has been huge concern to Indian government & USA as well. I also herd a reliable person saying that new Chinese AC Careers when ready will also be venturing in the deep warm waters near Pakistan. I have no info on Chinese AC Careers but it is for sure that Chinese Subs, frigates & BattleShips will venture & port them selves at these ports along with its armed personall.

Chinese have already started to call this "The Marchant Navy" act.

Gwadar will be functionable in tomorrow (6th April) when Chinese PM officialy announces its opeing

So; They are coming as expected. It was easily predictable that China had more than trade interests in Gwadr (defence unterests) & no one could realy do any thing about it. The Indians couldnt make US stop the project & Russia would have to laugh aloud carzy since it was their plan that Chinese bought & put in action.

 

[A Khan]

Russians wanted to take it buy force, while the chinese did it by helping Pakistan, 50-50 deal that suits both parties. thats what good firiendship and good nieghbours do

But the F-22P is a great news. first the F-16s now this... just waiting for the Erieye, and then its all good

Any idea when the first ship will be ready? some (chinese sites) report that it is already under construction and should be doing sea trials next year, i dont know how belivable that is. The F-22P and the P-3Cs will surely strengthen our navy immensly. so now just a few more agostas, and the navy is all fine

 

[lakhani]

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Monday inked a contract for the purchase of four frigates from long-time ally China on the eve of Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to Islamabad.

Senior defence officials of both the countries signed four contracts for state-of-the-art F-22P Frigates with all related equipment/systems with special element of Transfer of Technology (ToT).

The signing of the frigates deal would help strengthen naval defence as Pakistan has for a long time been seeking to induct new warships in its naval fleet keeping in view the Indian naval strength. "These F-22P frigates will be equipped with organic helicopters, especially designed for anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles along with associated self-defence systems," said a statement of the defence ministry.

Some of the ships will be constructed in Pakistan as, under the deal, China will also transfer technology. Following the American decision to sell 24 multi-role F-16 jets to Pakistan, the Sino-Pak Frigates deal is the second biggest defence deal Pakistan has clinched in a short span of time.

The signing ceremony of the frigates deal was held at the Ministry of Defence Production. Secretary Defence Production Lt-Gen (retd) Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai represented the Pakistani side while the Chinese side was led by Zhou Wushent, director general International Cooperation, Commission of Science and Technologies Industries (COSTIND). Other prominent Chinese guests who witnessed the deal included Madam Lu Xiaoyan, vice president of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and Sun Zhoughui, director general administration COSTIND besides high-ranking military officials.

Director General Munitions Production Maj-Gen Ghazanfar Ali Khan signed the contracts from the Pakistan side while Vice-Presidents of China Shipbuilding and Trading Company (CSTC), China National Aero Technical Import and Export Corporation (CATIC), China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) and China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC) separately signed the contracts from the Chinese side.

The ships, after construction, would be inducted into the Pakistan Navy and would not only enhance its operational capabilities but will also help make impregnable the seaward defence of the country. A date for delivery of the ships was not given, nor did the ministry say how much Pakistan will pay for the ships. Chief of the Pakistan Navy Admiral Shahid Karimullah said last year that Pakistan was seeking a $750 million loan from China to pay for the frigates.

 

[P.A.F]

http://www.dawn.com/2005/04/05/top4.htm

Pacts with China for warships signed

By Our Reporter
RAWALPINDI, April 4: Islamabad and Beijing have signed contracts for the construction of four F-22P frigates for the Pakistan Navy. The signing ceremony was held at the ministry of defence production here on Monday.

A statement issued here by the ministry says Secretary Defence Production Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai led the Pakistani side and Mr Zhou Wushent, the director-general of the International Cooperation, Commission of Science and Technologies Industries (COSTIND), the Chinese side.

These ships will not only enhance the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Navy, but also help guard the sea boundaries of Pakistan, says the statement. These F-22P frigates will be equipped with organic helicopters, specially designed for anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-surface-to-air missiles, and numerous associated self-defence systems

Other prominent Chinese guests, including Madam Lu Xiaoyan, the vice-president of the China State Shipping Corporation (CSSC) and Mr Sun Zhoughui, the director-general administration of the COSTIND, and other high military officials witnessed the signing ceremony.

Both sides signed the contracts for the construction of the frigates with all related equipment/systems with the special element of transfer of technology.

The director-general Munitions Production, Major-General Ghazanfar Ali Khan HI (M), signed the contracts from the Pakistani side while vice-presidents of M/s China Shipbuilding and Trading Company (CSTC), M/s China National Aero Technical Import and Export Corporation (CATIC), M/s China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) and M/s China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC) separately signed the contracts from the Chinese side.

Our Staff Reporter adds: Pakistan and China would sign 19 trade and investment agreements worth $350 million during Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's visit beginning on Tuesday, Privatization and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh said here on Monday.

Speaking at a news conference here, the minister said the visit would also boost Chinese investment in Pakistan which currently stood at about $20 million. China had become the third largest exporter and with an overall trade volume of more than $1 trillion this year it had started capital imports and at present it was developing border areas which would benefit Pakistan, Board of Investment (BOI) chairman Wasim Haqqui said.

Some of the agreements to be signed included $150 million for phase-II of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant, $40 million for Lowari Top tunnel, $70-100 million for the deepening of Gwadar port from 11 metres to 14 metres, besides accords on the Neelum-Jhelum project and the Mangla Dam raising project, he said.

Dr Sheikh said the two-way trade at present stood at $2.5 billion which included $1.5 billion Chinese exports to Pakistan and $1 billion imports from here. He also said China had expressed willingness to undertake expansion of Gwadar Port at a cost of $70 million during the current year. "Gwadar Port will be inaugurated this month after which China is likely to take up its expansion plan," he added.

Responding to a question, the minister said the two sides would not sign any agreement for the second phase of Gwadar Port, but given the close bilateral relation, the two governments were always involved in such discussions.

He, however, clarified that an agreement for increasing the port's capacity to handle heavy ships would be signed during the Chinese leader's visit. The minister said a 70-member delegation comprising businessmen was accompanying the Chinese prime minister to enhance trade and economic relations.

In reply to a question, he said Chinese investors had shown keen interest in Pakistan's oil and gas sector, telecommunications, information technology, ports and shipping, infrastructure projects, housing, pharmaceutical, chemicals and engineering.

At present, Dr Sheikh said, 30 leading Chinese companies were operating in Pakistan and had shown interest in making additional investment. A Chinese mobile company, he said, was taking interest in the privatization of the PTCL which would be dis-invested by June this year. The China Mobile Company, he said, had 200 million subscribers and an annual revenue of $25 billion.

The Privatization Commission had received 18 Expressions of Interest for the dis-investment of the PTCL. He said that due diligence had been accorded to the process before the transaction was finalized by June 30.

Dr Sheikh said a decision had been made that the PTCL would be sold to a strategic buyer interested to have even 26 per cent shares. "With these 26 per cent shares, the PTCL management will be transferred to the new buyer," he added.
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i'm likeing what i hear about the helicoptors:coffee

 

[SABRE]

Singapore is also interested in sending its navy to venture at Gwadr port. Chinese Navy I understand, whats singapore gotta do withg this??

 

[adsH]

Singapore is also interested in sending its navy to venture at Gwadr port. Chinese Navy I understand, whats singapore gotta do withg this??

Everyone wants a piece of the Gulf LOL, i guess every friendly navy would be Booking Time slot for there naval vessel.

 

[hovercraft]

is any one know the specifications of f22p and his helicopter or any link for this?

 

[P.A.F]

i think this is it.
http://www.sinodefence.com/navy/surface/jiangwei.asp

 

[supersugar]

Isn't the F-22P like this?

 

[P.A.F]

yep thats it


http://www.dawn.com/2005/04/07/nat1.htm
China to transfer technology: F-22P frigates

By Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD, April 6: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Shahid Karimullah on Wednesday said that China would transfer technology to Pakistan for manufacturing of F-22P Frigates.

"This project will play a pivotal role in taking the already existing bond of friendship between two countries to new heights," said the Naval chief after a meeting with a Chinese ship-building corporation team at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ).

Admiral Karimullah said in the present-day complex maritime scenario, surface combat platforms play the key role of the main artery, and the induction of F-22P frigates in the Pakistan Navy will significantly augment the existing surface fleet coupled with the transfer of the technology advantage.

"The F-22P frigate project, while contributing significantly to maritime defence of the country, will also add a new dimension to China-Pakistan collaboration in the defence field," he said.

During the meeting between the Chinese team and the Naval chief, the discussion remained focused on building of four state-of-the-art F-22P Frigates in China with special emphasis on transfer of technology to Pakistan to facilitate indigenous construction and to ensure positive participation of the local industry in the project.

With regard to the indigenous construction of the ship, up-gradation of the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works with new machinery and requisite infrastructure and Chinese support in ship design, construction and test trials was also discussed.

The concept of availability, reliability and maintainability (ARM) and life-support cycle was also deliberated upon. Technical and operational training, which forms an important part of the project, was deliberated upon.

The NHQ said the contract is the first of its kind as the Pakistan Navy for the first time will be constructing and purchasing ships of this size in collaboration with China. This project itself is magnanimous which includes all aspects of additional support required for ship design, construction, tests and trials, ammunition, six organic helicopters and spare parts.

The NHQ said the F-22P frigates have evolved from the existing design of latest Chinese frigates with modifications and customization to meet Pakistan Navy's requirements.

The ship has good manoeuvrability and survivability characteristics with an effective offensive punch. The ship design also adopts stealth features to minimize its detection and enhance the combat capability.

The NHQ said the combat system of F-22P ships features various sensors for surveillance and detection of surface, sub-surface, and air contacts and corresponding engagement weapon systems.

All the sensors and weapons are integrated through a command and control network, which is also supported by the navigation, communication and ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore data link networks.

The NHQ said the F-22P is capable of operating independently or as part of a task force in a multi-threat scenario. It is also capable of operating in areas contaminated with nuclear, biological and chemical agents.

The frigate is well equipped for anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air warfare as well as self-defence capabilities. To add to its capabilities, the ship is embarked with helicopters to conduct anti-submarine operations.

The presence of these helicopters will enhance the ship's operational range in searching, detecting and attacking the submarine. The NHQ said the signing of the contract for F-22P project is a landmark event for the Pakistan Navy and for those to follow.

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we should look to be making more of these. they seem like good ships to me.

 

[SABRE]

Isn't the F-22P like this?

Yes but see the origional pic in the link given by PAF (the post right above urs)

 

[AK_PAK]

The best thing out of this deal is that comes with ToT and it gives Pakistan valuable ship building experience. After these are built, we can go on and build bigger and more advanced ships.

 

[BilalK]

Very good news, now we can replace our oldest Frigates/Surface Combatants with much more newer, and advanced F-22Ps. This is a very good move, now we can further solidfy our relations with China, and make sure our Navy doesn't degrade into operating wooden or plastic boats. I'm sure that the first 4 F-22Ps would replace our Leanders and increase our 2400ton Frigate force to 10 Frigates (6 Type-21 + 4 F-22P). I do hope we buy a more advanced version of F-22P in addition to these F-22Ps.