🚢 Pakistan Navy Gets Royal Marines Hovercraft from UK
LONDON — The Pakistan Navy hovercraft fleet has officially expanded with the delivery of three refurbished Royal Marines LCAC(L) hovercraft from the United Kingdom. The upgrade is expected to boost Pakistan’s maritime security, amphibious operations, and coastal patrol capabilities.
⚙️ Pakistan Navy Hovercraft Support & Upgrades
Originally retired in 2021, these Royal Marines hovercraft have been fully overhauled by Griffon Marine Support, under the guidance of the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) division.
The package includes:
3 fully refurbished hovercraft
Spare parts
Long-term support and maintenance services
The enhancements will enable the Pakistan Navy hovercraft to operate in challenging coastal zones and contribute to emergency relief and humanitarian missions.
🤝 Strategic Defence Partnership
At the handover ceremony held in London, senior defence officials from both the UK and Pakistan attended. British representatives emphasized the deal as a symbol of deepening military cooperation between the two countries.
The Pakistan Navy welcomed the delivery, stating that the new hovercraft would significantly improve operational readiness in:
Amphibious landings
Surveillance patrols
Disaster relief missions
🔧 Ongoing Support for Pakistan Navy Hovercraft
As part of a separate deal, Griffon Marine Support will continue to provide after-delivery maintenance and technical assistance, ensuring the Pakistan Navy hovercraft remain fully mission-capable in the coming years.
🌍 Regional Impact and Naval Modernization
This delivery highlights Pakistan’s commitment to modernizing its naval assets and ensuring a quick-response maritime force. It also reflects:
Stronger UK–Pakistan defence ties
Collaborative efforts for regional security
Growing strategic maritime capabilities in South Asia
