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Pakistan Naval force held a momentous function for the Pakistan Naval force Marines 21st Air Barrier Brigade in Ormara, Baluchistan. 

The 21st Air Resistance Unit was set up in 2005 as a component of the Naval force's push to give air guard scope to all national foundation along Pakistan's coasts, for example, shipyards and remote ocean ports. 

In its official statement, Entomb Administrations Advertising (ISPR) expressed that the "legion is outfitted with best in class air barrier weapons, surface-to-air rockets and air protection radars." 

Notes and Remarks: 

In 2012 the Naval force's Marines branch was indicated utilizing a few low-height air resistance frameworks, in particular twin 35-mm towed hostile to compressed air firearms (AAG) – either Chinese Sort 90s or Swiss Oerlikons – connected to Skyguard fire-control radars (FCR). It likewise utilized man versatile air protection frameworks (MANPADS). 

The Pakistan Service of Resistance Creation's (MoDP) yearbook for 2014-2015 records the acquisition of six Skyguard FCRs, one SkyGuard test system, 12 35-mm AAGs and 500 infrared surface-to-air rocket (SAM) units (likely MANPADS). It gives the idea that at any rate some of these were distributed to the Marines. 

The Skyguard radar has a most extreme scope of 20 km. Because of flying dangers, the radar controller can set the connected 35-mm AAGs to flame at the objective up to a scope of 3,000 to 4,000 m. MANPADS, for example, the Anza, Mistral and RBS-70 Mk2, can connect with at scopes of 5,000 m, 6,000m and 8,000 m, separately. 

It is obvious that the Marines' air barrier limit is customized for killing low-flying dangers, which can be a factor considering the truth that Pakistan has abutting coastlines with Iran and India. 

The Head of Maritime Staff Chief of naval operations Muhammad Zakaullah expressed that air protection improvement was "an unmistakable need" for the maritime administration, particularly for Beach front Summon. In any case, it is vague if endeavors will be laid for longer range air observation radars and SAMs. 

In June 2016, the Pakistan Naval force administration had asked for data from South Africa about the Denel Elements Umkhonto SAM framework. Using a terminal-arrange imaging infrared searcher with mid-course (through information connect) direction framework, the Umkhonto has a scope of 20 km. Denel Elements' forthcoming Umkhonto EIR variation will have a scope of 30-35 km. The Umkhonto is accessible as a ground-based air protection framework and as a hostile to air fighting (AAW) module for surface warships outfitted with vertical-dispatch framework (VLS). 

As per Denel Gathering's 2016 yearly report, Denel declared that it was embraced a $61.36 million U.S. contract to supply and coordinate Umkhonto SAMs onto two Algerian MEKO A-200AN frigates (each ship is furnished with 32 VLS cells). Accepting one Umkhonto battery can incorporate four eight-cell launchers, a for every battery cost of $30 million could be inside Pakistan's financial reach. Pakistan burned through $62.2 million and €41.5 million for each HQ-16 and Spada-2000 Or more battery, individually. The Saab Giraffe AMB radar (which is utilized by Algeria's MEKO frigates) cost the Philippines $12.5 million for each radar (Saab has likewise cooperated with Denel to incorporate the Giraffe AMB to the Umkhonto). 

Hypothetically, the Umkhonto stage could furnish the PN with a moderately reasonable SAM framework that it can station ashore and fit as an AAW arrangement on its warships, for example, the F-22P and MILGEM (expecting it is intended to have space for VLS cells – like the LF-2400). Longer-extend and higher elevation dangers have for the most part been overseen by the Pakistan Aviation based armed forces, however the Armed force's HQ-16 procurement demonstrates that the other administration arms can accept more noteworthy responsibility for AAW prerequisites. It is not known whether the PN still expects to seek after the Umkhonto – or medium-extend SAMs all in all – for its air safeguard prerequisites.
Pakistan’s Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) has signed an agreement with Norwegian ship design and building firm, TTS Group. The US $29.8 million deal is for the implementation of infrastructure modernization in the form of a 9,000 ton Syncrolift, shiplift and transfer system.

In an official press release, TTS Group has confirmed that the design and development work will be carried out in Norway while the manufacturing will take place in China and Europe. KSEW is set to receive the system during the first half of 2019.

The Ship Lift & Transfer System

Syncrolift is a system which enables shipbuilders to lift ships from sea level to land level. TTS Group’s “advanced hydraulic transfer trolleys” will move ships onto and from repair and production sites on land.

Compared to dry docks, the Syncrolift enabled sites can handle as many as 10 ships, in turn increasing efficiency and volume compared to shipyards using standard drydocks. The Syncrolift for KSEW will be able to lift ships weighing up to 9,000 tons.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) set up the acquisition of a lift and transfer system as a priority for KSEW in 2017.

The Syncrolift system will be used to lift ships from sea to land, but unlike a drydock system which is fixed, a connected to a rail-linked network would place ships onto one of the 13 in-land workstations using 30 winches (motorized trolleys). Pakistan will also get a transfer-of-technology agreement which will enable after-sale maintenance to be managed locally.

The rail transfer system will then move ships from the workstations to the ship-lift system and lay them at sea.

Syncrolift is registered trademark of TTL Group and is a complete system which comprises of a ship elevator, trolleys and the rail-transfer system. The company already holds 70 percent of the market share. TTL Group claims its ship lifting system is faster than competitors and will improve further with its new Fast Docking products.

Impact on Pakistan

MoD states that “[the acquisition will] increase business capacity and efficiency of ship turnover by three times.” The system will enable KSEW to improve with regards to its commercial aspects, especially in the ship repair market. The upgrade for KSEW will also allow full support to “all present and future national maritime and defence objectives.”

It is also expected that the system will enable domestic construction and launching of submarines “for the first time”.

KSEW was previously tasked to assembled maritime vessels, like the MILGEM corvette. Modernization to its infrastructure, like the Syncrolift acquisition, will enable it to complete its current projects and undertake future projects. This will, in turn, be helpful for Pakistan Navy which will be able to modernize its fleet at reduced costs through local manufacturing facilities and raw material.

Pak Navy’s next generation submarine program – the Hangor class submarines – is considered to be the trigger behind this venture. KSEW will be managing 4 out of the total 8 submarines. The steel-cutting (inauguration) of the first Hangor-class submarine, built by the KSEW, is scheduled for October 2020 while the remaining are to be in the hands of Pakistan Navy by 2028.

Future Propositions for KSEW & Pak Navy

While the construction work will be carried out locally, the KSEW will still import steel, mechanical and other critical components from other countries. However, it is sure to push Maritime Technologies Complex (MTC) to start on in-house ship design and development programs. In the long run, this could enable MTC to take on the role of a contractor like STM or CSOC by developing original designs and then acquire components from manufacturers.

On the other hand, KSEW’s modernization could enable foreign designers to pitch custom solutions to Pakistan Navy. In short, it could help reduce overall costs for the naval forces.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/20...s-to-spend-30-million-on-a-syncrolift-system/