Karachi Ceremony Welcomes Fast Attack Craft
June 25 2012
A new Chinese-built fast attack craft has joined the Pakistani navy, reports the Pakistan Tribune.
The Azmat was commissioned in China on April 23. The navy held a ceremony last Thursday in Karachi to mark the boat's service entry, officials said.
Azmat is the first missile fast attack craft to enter Pakistani navy service.
A second ship in the class is under construction at the Karachi Shipyard.
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