Key facts
- The first Jinnah-class multi-role stealth frigate is under construction at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.
- The vessel is expected to join the Pakistan Navy in 2028.
- The frigate was designed by the Pakistan Navy's Platform Design Wing.
- It will be equipped with a 16-cell Vertical Launching System (VLS) for CAMM-ER SAM systems.
The Pakistan Navy is enhancing its naval capabilities with the construction of the Jinnah-class multi-role stealth frigate at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works. This vessel, designed in-house by the Navy's Platform Design Wing, is anticipated to be commissioned in 2028. It will incorporate advanced systems, including a 16-cell Vertical Launching System (VLS) capable of deploying CAMM-ER Surface-to-Air Missiles, thereby bolstering the navy's air defense capabilities.