<p>Pakistan Navy has inducted its first research vessel, or spy ship, with assistance from China in an attempt to counter the growing muscle&nbsp;of the Indian Navy. The 87m-long PNS Rizwan is understood to be Pakistan’s answer to India’s INS Dhruv; however, it’s much smaller than the 175-metre-long marine beast, packed with long-range radars, dome-shaped tracking antennae, and advanced electronics.</p>

<p>INS Dhruv was inducted into the Indian Navy in 2021 with capabilities to track nuclear missiles and gather intelligence. Vessels like these play a crucial role in modern-day warfare.</p>

<p>By inducting PNS Rizwan, Pakistan has joined an elite list of nations that operate such ships, including India, France, the US, the UK, Russia, and China.</p>

<h2><strong>China’s ‘Pakistan card’</strong></h2>

<p>Experts say China wants to boost its interests in the Indian Ocean Region by reinforcing a crucial ally like Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: 7 Soldiers including 2 army officers killed In terror attack near Afghan border</strong></p>

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<p>“This modernisation effort of Pakistan is supported by China aligning with its strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region, with aims to enhance the capabilities of a crucial ally,” said open-source intelligence expert Damien Symon on X.</p>

<h2><strong>Vessel moved from China in June 2023</strong></h2>

<p>While the induction of PNS Rizwan happened away from the limelight and wasn’t majorly covered by news broadcasters, its movement was closely tracked last year as it fared in seas from May to June from China to Indonesia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwil6-TcyPqEAxWBb2wGHQzWAFgQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/restrictions-on-imran-khans-meetings-in-adiala-jail-spark-political-uproar-in-pakistan-punjab-govt-clarifies-699611" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/restrictions-on-imran-khans-meetings-in-adiala-jail-spark-political-uproar-in-pakistan-punjab-govt-clarifies-699611&amp;ved=2ahUKEwil6-TcyPqEAxWBb2wGHQzWAFgQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE">Restrictions on Imran Khan`s meetings in Adiala jail spark political uproar in Pakistan</a></strong></p>

<p>Since then, the vessel has not turned on its Automatic Identification System (AIS). The ship is apparently built in Fuzhou, where the Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd is based. It is the earliest-established Chinese shipbuilding facility in 1866 by the then-Chinese government.</p>

<p>On the other hand, INR Dhruv is built at Hindustan Shipyard in Vizag.</p>

<h2><strong>Significance</strong></h2>

<p>The recent induction of PNS Rizwan in Pakistan Navy can pose security challenges to India as it may be deployed near Indian coasts to monitor India’s missile launches as well as map oceanographic data.</p>

<p>It may also boost China’s ongoing intelligence-gathering operations in the Indian Ocean region.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pakistan Navy has inducted its first research vessel, or spy ship, with assistance from China in an attempt to counter the growing muscle of the Indian Navy. The 87m-long PNS Rizwan is understood to be Pakistan’s answer to India’s INS Dhruv; however, it’s much smaller than the 175-metre-long marine beast, packed with long-range radars, dome-shaped tracking antennae, and advanced electronics.

Pakistan Navy has inducted its first research vessel, or spy ship, with assistance from China in an attempt to counter the growing muscle of the Indian Navy. The 87m-long PNS Rizwan is understood to be Pakistan’s answer to India’s INS Dhruv; however, it’s much smaller than the 175-metre-long marine beast, packed with long-range radars, dome-shaped tracking antennae, and advanced electronics. INS Dhruv was inducted into the Indian Navy in 2021 with capabilities to track nuclear missiles and gather intelligence. Vessels like these play a crucial role in modern-day warfare. By inducting PNS Rizwan, Pakistan has joined an elite list of nations that operate such ships, including India, France, the US, the UK, Russia, and China. China’s ‘Pakistan card’ Experts say China wants to boost its interests in the Indian Ocean Region by reinforcing a crucial ally like Pakistan. Watch: Pakistan: 7 Soldiers including 2 army officers killed In terror attack near Afghan border × “This modernisation effort of Pakistan is supported by China aligning with its strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region, with aims to enhance the capabilities of a crucial ally,” said open-source intelligence expert Damien Symon on X. Vessel moved from China in June 2023 While the induction of PNS Rizwan happened away from the limelight and wasn’t majorly covered by news broadcasters, its movement was closely tracked last year as it fared in seas from May to June from China to Indonesia. Also read: Restrictions on Imran Khan`s meetings in Adiala jail spark political uproar in Pakistan Since then, the vessel has not turned on its Automatic Identification System (AIS). The ship is apparently built in Fuzhou, where the Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd is based. It is the earliest-established Chinese shipbuilding facility in 1866 by the then-Chinese government. On the other hand, INR Dhruv is built at Hindustan Shipyard in Vizag. Significance The recent induction of PNS Rizwan in Pakistan Navy can pose security challenges to India as it may be deployed near Indian coasts to monitor India’s missile launches as well as map oceanographic data. It may also boost China’s ongoing intelligence-gathering operations in the Indian Ocean region. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Navy gets its first spy ship, courtesy China

<p>India is set to launch its first ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship INS Dhruv on Friday, said a report. It is a 10,000 tonne vessel and it will be commissioned from southern Indian port of Visakhapatnam.</p>

<p>As per a report in Hindustan Times, the ship is to be launched in the presence of senior officials of Indian Navy, National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)&nbsp;</p>

<p>INS Dhruv will be the latest weapon in Indian Navy's arsenal. It has been built by Hindustan Shipyard along with DRDO and NTRO.</p>

<p>Dhruv will be Indian Navy's first ship capable of tracking nuclear missiles even at long range. Moreover, INS Dhruv will also have capability to map ocean beds for research as well as detection of enemy submarines.</p>

<p>The ship's capabilities mean that India will be able to gauge the true missile capability of the enemy when it tests their ballistic missile.</p>

<p>China has moved to a 'sea-based military doctrine' and inclusion of INS Dhruv gives Indian Navy capability to better strategise in all domains of naval warfare.</p>


India is set to launch its first ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship INS Dhruv on Friday, said a report. It is a 10,000 tonne vessel and it will be commissioned from southern Indian port of Visakhapatnam.

India is set to launch its first ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship INS Dhruv on Friday, said a report. It is a 10,000 tonne vessel and it will be commissioned from southern Indian port of Visakhapatnam. As per a report in Hindustan Times, the ship is to be launched in the presence of senior officials of Indian Navy, National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) INS Dhruv will be the latest weapon in Indian Navy's arsenal. It has been built by Hindustan Shipyard along with DRDO and NTRO. Dhruv will be Indian Navy's first ship capable of tracking nuclear missiles even at long range. Moreover, INS Dhruv will also have capability to map ocean beds for research as well as detection of enemy submarines. The ship's capabilities mean that India will be able to gauge the true missile capability of the enemy when it tests their ballistic missile. China has moved to a 'sea-based military doctrine' and inclusion of INS Dhruv gives Indian Navy capability to better strategise in all domains of naval warfare.

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