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Pak-mades ubmarine to be armed soon - agency

IRNA

Islamabad, Oct 18, IRNA -- Pakistan-made submarine Augusta 90b "Sa`ad 
is likely to be equipped with weapons soon, a local news agency 
reported. 
The submarine successfully completed primary dive last month, INP 
reported Saturday. 
Augusta 90B submarine has been built in Pakistan and named after 
companion of Prophet Sa`ad. In p-dive a submarine is taken to its 
maximum depth according to the design and its structure. 
"Saad was designed to go beneath the water at 365 meters, all the 
systems and equipment work properly and no problem has been found," 
the agency quoted well-place source as saying. 
According to reports, Sa`ad can be equipped with torpedoes and 
latest missiles. It can carry in singular mission 12 exorcist missiles
and 24 torpedoes, which make it advanced and highly lethal. 
"Saad can remain under water for 40 days without coming on 
surface. This submarine will also be equipped with the latest Air 
Independent Propulsion System soon," INP added. 
After installation of Air Independent Propulsion System, Sa`ad 
will be able to remain under water for two months," the sources 
maintained. 
Augusta submarine project was signed during Benazir Bhutto`s 
government under a transfer of technology (TOT) agreement worth $1 
billion with France. 
SH/TSH/211 
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