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Pakistan’s first Chinese submarine set to boost naval capability

Pakistan commissions first Chinese-built Hangor submarine as naval modernization accelerates

Pakistan has commissioned the first of eight Hangor-class submarines from China, advancing a $5 billion program intended to expand its undersea warfare capability and deepen defense ties with Beijing.

Key Takeaways

Pakistan commissioned the first of eight Hangor-class submarines in Sanya on April 30.
The boats are export variants of China’s Yuan-class design and use air-independent propulsion.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via defensenews.com

Navy Targets Fiscal 2028 Start for First Trump-Class Battleship Amid $46 Billion Development Plan

The U.S. Navy says it expects to spend roughly $46 billion over five years developing the Trump-class battleship and wants to begin construction on the first ship in fiscal 2028.

Key Takeaways

The Navy expects to spend roughly $46 billion over five years designing and developing the Trump-class battleship.
Fiscal 2027 requests include about $1 billion in advance procurement and $837 million in R&D.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com