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Navy Welcomes Another Fast Missile Craft

August 01 2017

Pakistan

The Pakistani navy has commissioned a 207-foot (63-m) fast missile craft in Karachi, reports the vessel's builder, Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.

The Himmat joined the navy in a July 28 ceremony.

The ship is armed with advanced weapons and sensors, including an indigenous missile system, the shipyard said.

The Himmat is the second indigenous fast missile craft built for the Pakistani navy, noted Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah, the chief of naval staff.

The attack craft...

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