Pakistan builds missile boats with China’s help
July 12th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANSIslamabad, July 12 (IANS) Pakistan has begun to construct missile boats with China’s cooperation, an official said.
The missile boats would be armed with anti-surface missiles, automatic guns and weapons systems, reported Geo News.
Defence Production Secretary Lt. General Shahid Iqbal, who attended the keel laying ceremony for the construction of the missile boat, said it would help build up the defence capability of the Pakistan Navy.
The missile boats are being built with China’s cooperation in the Karachi Shipyard.
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