On November 15, the Indian media EurasianTimes website disclosed a new development in Pakistan. The Pakistan Navy formally received the second "Yamuk" class multifunctional frigate. A few months ago, the Pakistan Navy had just received the first "Yamuk" frigate. "Mook" class multifunctional frigate.
According to media reports, the "Yamuk"-class multifunctional frigate is equipped with only three guns, namely one naval gun and two remote weapon stations, and no air-to-sea radar. In order to purchase the "Yamuk" class multifunctional frigate, Pakistan has paid a huge price, and it is a contract purchase with a unit price of nearly 100 million US dollars.
As we all know, as an important country in South Asia, Pakistan has never had the ability to build ships. It has been procured from other countries for a long time to meet the combat needs of the Pakistan Navy. It has successively purchased frigates from the United States and Turkey, and imported anti-submarine patrol helicopters from the United Kingdom.
The "Yamuk" class multifunctional frigate purchased by the Pakistan Navy this time is not as powerful as it looks. According to related news, the "Yamuk"-class multifunctional frigate is a reduced version of the Dutch navy frigate, with very weak combat capabilities.
However, Pakistan seems quite satisfied with the "Yamuk"-class multifunctional frigate. The Public Relations Office of the Pakistani Armed Forces publicly stated that this type of ship can perform tasks in complex sea conditions, and is equipped with a helicopter and a multi-purpose drone, which meets the needs of the Pakistan Navy.
At the same time, the captain of the ship, Mohd, also spoke out, saying that the addition of the "Yamuk" class multifunctional frigate has brought new vitality to the Pakistani Navy and will cooperate with the M/s DAMEN responsible for the construction. The company continues to cooperate.
Regarding the "Yamuk"-class multifunctional frigate that Pakistan has been in service for a short time, some military fans are puzzled, saying that it is better to purchase 056. According to public information, the Type 056 frigate adopts a stealth design and is equipped with a fully enclosed automatic naval gun and a remote-controlled machine gun weapon station. Anti-ship missile launchers are also installed on the main mast and chimney.
Judging from the situation on paper alone, the combat capability of the Type 056 frigate is far better than that of the "Yamuk" class multifunctional frigate. Under such circumstances, Pakistan is a little bit puzzling about cooperation with the Netherlands. In the field of military equipment, China and Pakistan have established a lot of cooperation and have a good foundation.
Pakistan decides what equipment to purchase. In the final analysis, it is based on its own needs. Although it seems more advantageous to purchase 056 in comparison, Pakistan has decided to purchase the "Yamuk" class multifunctional frigate. Obviously it has its own plans. .
