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Harnessing the expertise and knowledge accrued from the construction of the MILGEM Class Ships, the Pakistan Navy is now setting its sights on a new horizon with the development of the JINNAH Class Frigates (JCF). This initiative marks a significant milestone as it will be the first instance of Pakistan designing and building a frigate-sized warship entirely on its own soil.

The MILGEM project, a collaborative effort with Turkey, has been instrumental in providing Pakistan with hands-on experience in shipbuilding, from design to commissioning. This partnership not only delivered four advanced corvettes to the Pakistan Navy but also facilitated a comprehensive transfer of technology (ToT), enabling Pakistani engineers and technicians to grasp the nuances of naval ship construction. The MILGEM ships, known in Pakistan as the Babur-class corvettes, have been a stepping stone, giving the Pakistan Navy the confidence and capability to embark on the more ambitious JCF project.

Unlike previous acquisitions where foreign designs were adapted, the JCF will be uniquely Pakistan’s, conceptualized from the ground up by Pakistani naval architects. This move towards indigenous design is a testament to the growth of Pakistan’s naval engineering prowess.

The frigates will be constructed at the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW), capitalizing on the infrastructure and skilled workforce developed during the MILGEM project. This will further bolster the shipyard’s capabilities, positioning it as a hub for future naval projects.

A key highlight of the Jinnah-class is its integration of the SMASH missile system, an indigenous supersonic weapon designed for both anti-ship and land-attack missions. With a range exceeding 350 kilometers and the ability to travel at speeds over Mach 2.5, the SMASH missile offers Pakistan a powerful deterrent against enemy naval assets. The missile’s maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) capability ensures high precision, making it an effective weapon for striking heavily defended targets.

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