Karachi July 1 (Online Int’l): Managing Director Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW), Rear Admiral Ather Saleem said that indigenously designed Gun Boats and Tugs are a manifestation of indigenization and self-sufficiency in defense ship building.
He also underlined that presently various vessels are under construction at KS&EW, including MILGEM Corvette, Fast Attack Craft (Missile) and tugs for Pakistan Navy and Maritime Patrol Vessel for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency.
Director General Munitions Production appreciated the management and workforce of KS&EW for ensuring successful and timely delivery of vessels in the past while ensuring highest quality international standards.
The contract signing ceremony of indigenously designed Gun Boats and Tugs was held at the Ministry of Defence Production.
The Gun Boat possessing stealth features, armour protection and capable of achieving high speeds, will be indigenously designed by the Pakistan Navy, while its construction will be undertaken by KS&EW.
The Managing Director Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW), Rear Admiral Ather Saleem and Director General Munitions Production, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Qaiser Janjua signed the contracts. Maj General Akif Iqbal, Additional Secretary Defence Production and Rear Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) were also present at the occasion.
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