Pakistan Navy’s Hangor-class submarine conducts maiden live weapon firing: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 27 September, 2026;

​In a major demonstration of operational readiness, Pakistan Navy’s newly inducted submarine PNS/M HANGOR successfully conducted its maiden Live Weapon Firing in the North Arabian Sea, accurately engaging a designated long-range target with an anti-ship cruise missile.

​Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI, NI(M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, witnessed the firing, praising the submarine’s combat power and emphasizing the strategic importance of enhancing subsurface capabilities for credible maritime deterrence.

The milestone underscores the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maintaining a modern, combat-ready force to safeguard national maritime frontiers and regional peace.