When was Pakistan’s first locally built Jinnah Class Frigate announced to feature SMASH supersonic ballistic missiles?

Correct Answer: C. 27 January 2025

Pakistan’s first locally built Jinnah Class Frigate was announced to feature SMASH supersonic ballistic missiles on 27 January 2025. According to information published by Naval Technology on January 27, 2025, Pakistan is set to launch its first indigenously designed and built Jinnah-class frigate, a step in the country’s naval modernization and self-reliance efforts. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed that the warship will soon be launched, reinforcing the Pakistan Navy’s fleet with advanced capabilities. Designed for multi-role operations, the Jinnah-class will be equipped with sensors, next-generation weapon systems, and the domestically developed SMASH supersonic missile system.