Pakistan’s Hangor-class submarine fires missile, raising stakes in the Arabian Sea

 Pakistan announced the successful test-firing of an anti-ship cruise missile from its newly acquired submarine. This missile is identified as the Chinese YJ-18, capable of engaging targets beyond the immediate battlespace. The event followed a recent maritime incident involving Indian and Pakistani naval vessels in the Arabian Sea. India’s submarine fleet is facing delays in enhancing its capabilities and numbers. Pakistan announced the successful test-firing of an anti-ship cruise missile from its newly acquired submarine. This missile is identified as the Chinese YJ-18, capable of engaging targets beyond the immediate battlespace. The event followed a recent maritime incident involving Indian and Pakistani naval vessels in the Arabian Sea. India’s submarine fleet is facing delays in enhancing its capabilities and numbers.