The 3rd Agosta-90B class submarine named as PNS/M HAMZA was launched on 10 Aug 2006. It is in advance stage of construction and is expected to be commissioned in December 2007 upon completion of Harbour Acceptance and Sea Acceptance Trials. It also incorporates improvement based on the experience gained by the initial two submarines of same class and new advances in endurance, acoustic discretion, propulsion and diving capability. This submarine will be the first one with MESMA AIP system.