Recently, a major event has happened in our military circles, that is, the "Kirin" class submarine ordered by Pakistan from China has been launched! This is not an ordinary submarine, but an "underwater dragon" worth $5 billion, and this incident has not only caused a sensation in military circles, but even ordinary people can feel its importance.
First of all, let's talk about this "Kirin" class submarine, its official model is the S-20P, which sounds quite domineering, right? The launching of this submarine is not only a great improvement in the strength of the Pakistan Navy, but also another manifestation of the deep friendship between China and Pakistan.
Think about it, a big order of 5 billion US dollars, this is not a small amount, how much hard work and wisdom of Chinese military workers must be behind it!
Moreover, there is a small episode in this matter, do you know? At the beginning, Thailand also ordered a similar submarine with China, called the S-26T, but later for various reasons, Thailand canceled the order.
Pakistan, by contrast, is very determined, and even in the face of some technical problems, they have chosen to trust China and accept China's alternatives. This spirit of trust and cooperation is really touching.
Speaking of which, the Indian Navy has to be mentioned. India has also been quite busy lately, their second aircraft carrier has just been commissioned, and although the carrier-based aircraft are not yet in place, it is enough to put a lot of pressure on the Pakistan Navy.
However, Pakistan is not a vegetarian either, and it is constantly improving its military power through cooperation with China. For example, the Type 054AP frigate mentioned earlier, as well as the current S-20P submarine, these are the "hardcore" equipment of the Pakistan Navy.
You may not know that submarines are an "old friend" to the Pakistan Navy. As early as the 70s of the last century, Pakistan used French submarines to achieve brilliant results in the war.
And now, with the addition of the S-20P submarine, the submarine forces of the Pakistan Navy will usher in a new leap. These "underwater dragons" will become a sharp weapon for the Pakistan Navy to cope with future challenges.
Let's talk about China-Pakistan military cooperation. From the J-10CE fighter to the VT-4 main battle tank, to the Type 054AP frigate and the S-20P submarine, the military cooperation between China and Pakistan is getting deeper and deeper.
This kind of cooperation is not only a simple business relationship, but also a manifestation of strategic mutual trust. Against the backdrop of international politics, China and Pakistan have deepened mutual understanding and trust through military cooperation and jointly addressed regional security challenges.
Moreover, you have found that China's military industry is now paying more and more attention to system construction. Just like the 054AP and S-20P, they are not only a single combat platform, but also an important part of the Pakistan Navy's combat system.
This idea of system construction not only improves the performance of a single piece of equipment, but also enhances the overall combat capability. In future military conflicts, the advantages of such system construction will be even more obvious.
When it comes to China's military industry, it has to be mentioned that it has surpassed itself over the years. From the early J-6 and J-7 to the current J-10CE and VT-4, Chinese military workers have gained a firm foothold in the international market step by step.
The launch of the S-20P submarine is a demonstration of China's technological progress in the military industry and the result of the unremitting efforts of Chinese military workers.
However, to be honest, in this process, our Chinese military industry has not been less questioned and criticized. Some people always say that Pakistan's choice of Chinese weapons is out of helplessness and is a "choice without a choice".
But what I want to say is that strength is the best debater. The Pakistan Navy's repeated actual combat tests and the successful visits of the Type 054AP frigates have proved the excellent performance of Chinese weapons.
On the stage of international politics, those doubts and criticisms are nothing but the wails of the weak, but the self-comfort of the losers.
In short, the military cooperation between China and Pakistan is not only a matter between the two countries, but also has a bearing on regional security and stability.
In the long history of China-Pakistan friendship, military cooperation is only one of the waves. However, it is this wave that reflects the depth and breadth of the relationship between the two countries.
In the days ahead, China and Pakistan will continue to work together to address challenges and create a better tomorrow.