前言巴基斯坦与邻国印度的关系日趋紧张,去年的核试验又加剧了这一趋势。在此之际,巴基斯坦实施海军现代化项目,目的是让海军有能力维护海洋权益和保护北印度洋(阿拉伯海)的海上交通线,并且具备一定的制海权以对付来自印度海军的威胁。现代化项目包括改进6艘以前英国的21型护卫舰,建造国产的新型导弹巡逻艇。但最重要的项目 Foreword Pakistan's relations with its neighbor India are becoming increasingly tense, and last year's nuclear test has exacerbated the trend. At this juncture, Pakistan implemented a naval modernization program aimed at enabling the Navy to safeguard its maritime rights and protect the maritime traffic lines of the North Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea) and to have some sea power to deal with the threat from the Indian Navy. Modernization projects include the upgrading of six former British 21 frigates and the construction of a new domestic missile patrol boat. But the most important item