Zarrar (TUR MRTP 34)

The Yonca-Onuk MRTP 34 is a class of high-speed offshore patrol boats or interceptor craft developed and built by Yonca-Onuk Shipyard in Turkey. These vessels are primarily utilized for coastal defense, anti-smuggling operations, and maritime security due to their exceptional speed and maneuverability.

Developed in the mid-2000s by Turkey's Yonca-Onuk Shipyard to address the growing need for high-speed littoral combat and patrol vessels, the MRTP 34 platform was selected by the Pakistan Navy to bolster its coastal defense capabilities. Commissioned into Pakistani service in 2007 as PNS Zarrar, the vessel represented a significant upgrade in the navy's rapid-response and interception capacity. Throughout its operational life, PNS Zarrar has been actively deployed in the Arabian Sea, conducting vital counter-piracy patrols, maritime security operations, and safeguarding strategic assets like the Gwadar Port. Today, the vessel remains in active service, serving as a testament to the enduring defense manufacturing partnership between Turkey and Pakistan.