Context:

• China is building the first of four “most advanced” naval warships for Pakistan as part of a major bilateral arms deal to ensure among other things “balance of power” in the strategic Indian Ocean, the state media reported.

Details:

• These advanced warships will be equipped with modern detection and weapon systems, it will be capable of anti-ship, anti-submarine and air-defence operations
• It is a version of the Chinese Navy’s most advanced guided missile frigate.
• Once constructed, the warship will be one It will also support the Pakistan Navy’s initiative of securing sea lanes for international shipping by patrolling distant waters
• It will also support the Pakistan Navy’s initiative of securing sea lanes for international shipping by patrolling distant waters
• China is the largest supplier of weapon system to Pakistan.
• Both countries also jointly manufacturing the JF-Thunder, a single engine multi-role combat aircraft.