Pakistan To Allocate Funds For Development of Nuclear Submarine

Pakistani local news channels are reporting that Pakistani government has allocated funds for the development of a nuclear submarine for Pakistan Navy to restore the deterrence stability in region.

Russia has recently handed over the (К-152 Nerpa) INS Chakra II nuclear powered attack submarine to the Indian Navy and has helped India in the development of the Arihant nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

Pakistani scientist will lead the effort which will focus on restoring the imbalance created by the India. It is yet not clear if Pakistan is looking to develop nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) or nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).