Pakistani News 11, reported that Pakistan’s defense production Abdou – 10 weeks Gudu Yi Jia Youmu Khan said that Pakistan has been independently developed unmanned aircraft technology, is currently in cooperation with the Chinese side to further enhance its domestic non – man-machine performance.
It is reported that Pakistan is developing its own UAV - “barak Burraq UAV. The UAVs with the U.S.” Predator “unmanned aerial vehicles similar to its mission are the same. Pakistan and Pakistan Air Force is currently NESCOM together, right is equipped with laser pointer and laser-guided missiles (developed by NESCOM) to conduct test flights of new type of UAV.
However, also reported that the production of unmanned aerial vehicles in Pakistan are too small because of their size are unable to carry missiles and positioning system. At present, the Pakistani army on active service most capable UAVs to Air Force from Italy, Selex Galileo is purchased Falco UAV. However, the “Falcon” type UAV although able to use laser-lock on to targets for other operational platforms, but could not throw their own ammunition.
International Assessment and Strategy Center in Washington, senior researcher at the Chinese military expert, Richard – Fisher has said that Pakistan may choose to produce China’s new CH-3 unmanned attack aircraft, or a joint assembly with the large number of Chinese companies a unique unmanned attack on machine. He said: “China has developed its own unique AR-1 missile, which is a weight 45 kg laser-guided missile attacks. Obviously, this kind of missile is to light unmanned aerial vehicle or helicopter UCAV are designed. ”
Reported that Gudu Yi is participating in the use of Chinese technology, Pakistan, Pakistani army boats made the first self-built F-22P frigates keel laying ceremony, said working with the Chinese develop new types of UAVs. The ceremony is the Pakistan Navy’s ability to self-defense is another process to improve the monument.
Report said, F-22P frigates keel laying ceremony was held at the shipyard in Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan Navy Chief of Staff Norman – will al-Bashir attended the ceremony; In addition to the Palestinian side and the senior naval officer to the scene outside the Pakistani Defense Ministry official from China were also represented at the ceremony.
In Karachi Shipyard, Jia Duyi significant changes in the shipyard said he was happy, and plant defense production facilities for praise. In addition, the shipyard work of various departments is quite satisfied with the attitude of let Gudu Yi, and shipyard staff, work quality, ability and a positive work attitude work hard highly appreciated.
Welcoming speech at the ceremony in Karachi, shipbuilding and machine-building plant general manager, Admiral Iftikhar – Ahmed – Rao highlighted the F-22P frigates shipbuilding project’s main features. Reported that in accordance with China and Pakistan signed the purchase contracts signed in 2005, Pakistan ordered a total of four F-22P frigates, the former three by the Chinese side is responsible for the construction of a fourth vessel from the Palestinian side to build its own. At present, China is responsible for the construction of the first ship PNS Zulfiqar is shown installed Pakistani army, another two are still in various stages of construction and will be delivered in 2010 in Pakistan. And the Karachi shipyard responsible for the construction of fourth F-22P frigate ships are expected to be completed in 2013.
F-22P is a “sword”-class frigates, equipped with long-range air defense missiles, depth charges, torpedoes, the latest-type 76 mm automatic gun, CIWS, sensors, radar, sonar, electronic warfare equipment, and advanced command and control systems. The captain of 123 meters, with a displacement of 3,000 tons, can carry Z-9EC anti-submarine helicopters.
