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Pakistan’s latest SMASH missile test is presented as “historic,” yet the warship that fired it remains hidden from view. This deliberate concealment raises deeper questions about capability, credibility, and narrative control, revealing how the “invisible frigate” shapes both deterrence and perception.

Pakistan is building a parallel naval reality through AI-generated videos, deepfakes, and synthetic maritime narratives. While its real fleet faces constraints, its digital navy amplifies deterrence, distorts regional perceptions, and risks crisis escalation—raising concerns for India, Europe, and Indo-Pacific stability.