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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited forward troops deployed at Line of Control. COAS was apprised of the recent abnormally frequent Cease Fire Violations from the Indian side and effective response by own troops.


General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) hosted Independence Day reception for retired officers and soldiers. The reception is a regular annual event on 14 August where serving and retired officers and soldiers celeberate the day together. COAS Congratulated all on independence day.
The participants payed tribute for recent Operations against terrorism which brought smiles for the nation to celebrate this day in such unprecedented manner. The ceremony was attended by former VCOAs and COAS.

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Independence day celebrated throughout the length and breadth of FATA with great national spirit and enthusiasm. Number of events were organised in all agencies ,Bajour ,Mohmand , Khyber, Orkzai Kurram , North and South Waziristan Agencies.
 
Brigadier General Wojclech Granowshi, Commander Polish Land Forces, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ today.
During the meeting, views were exchanged on regional security situation and issues of mutual interest including defence, training and bilateral security cooperation. The delegation was given detailed briefing on operational and training activities of Pakistan Army. Brigadier General Wojclech Granowshi acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in fight against terrorism.
Earlier, on arrival at GHQ, the Commander of the Polish Land Force laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.





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General Joseph L. Votel, Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) along with his delegation met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today.



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United States Delegation headed by General Joseph L. Votel, Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) visited North Waziristan Agency today. The delegation was briefed about Pak Army's operations in NWA and about Pak-Afg border security mechanism through enhanced surveillance measures.


 
Infantry Weapons
NORINCO demonstrates GL5 APS
James Bingham - IHS Jane's International Defence Review
20 August 2017

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GL5 countermeasures fired from the platform vehicle to the right hand-side. Source: NORINCO


China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) has released details on a previously opaque active protection system (APS) known as the GL5.

The hard-kill APS was demonstrated during a live-fire display as part of NORINCO’s second ‘Armour Day’ in Bautou, Inner Mongolia. The precise configuration and method of operation was also confirmed, with the system employing a radar sensor system and grenade-type interceptor countermeasures.

Designed to be mounted to main battle tanks (MBTs) and other armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs), the GL5 employs four radar sensors, each covering a 90° arc. These have a detection range of approximately 100 m and an elevation angle of 20°. When seen mounted on the MBT-3000/VT-4 MBT during the live-fire demonstration, two of these sensors are positioned on the front of the turret’s roof, with a further two on the rear of the turret.
 
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China’s NORINCO reveals new armoured vehicles, active protection system

Richard D Fisher Jr - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

21 August 2017
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The VN-17 heavy IFV has a high level of commonality with the VT-5 light tank. Source: NORINCO

China’s North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) revealed new armoured vehicles and a new active protection system (APS) during the Armour Day it held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia from 15-16 August.

Aimed at promoting NORINCO's products to foreign customers, the event was attended by about 230 guests from 50 countries and included a televised live demonstration. While NORINCO regularly displays its products at foreign exhibits, this was a rare occasion where coverage of a live demonstration has been released.

The company’s new VN-17 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was revealed for the first time, with the commentary for the demonstration describing it as a “brand-new generation of 30 ton heavy tracked armoured vehicles with the protection level of tanks”. It shares the same powerpack, transmission, tracks, armoured protection, and information systems as the NORINCO's VT-5 light tank.

Unlike the VT-5, which has its engine at the rear, the VN-17’s engine is positioned at the front to the right of the driver to create space for an infantry compartment at the rear. The vehicle seen in the demonstration was fitted with an unmanned turret with a 30 mm cannon, two HJ-12 anti-tank missile launchers, and a panoramic electro-optical system on its roof.

Photographs emerged from the event showing another tracked IFV that did not feature in the live demonstration. This unidentified vehicle appears to have a chassis derived from the old Type 59 tank, suggesting it could be less expensive than the VN-17. It was seen equipped with a turret similar to that used on the VN-12 IFV.
 
Pakistan wants the US's trust, not its financial assistance: COAS

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Pakistan does not want material or financial assistance from the US, but needs to be trusted and treated with respect, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa told US Ambassador David Hale on Wednesday.

The two had a meeting at the army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where Hale briefed Gen Bajwa on the US's new South Asia policy announced by President Donald Trump a day earlier, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations ─ the military's media wing.

While announcing the new Afghan policy ─ which calls for greater troop deployment and Indian involvement in Afghanistan ─ Trump had lambasted Pakistan for offering for offering safe havens to “agents of chaos”.

“We can no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist organisations,” the US president had said.

Responding to the invective, the army chief said: "We are not looking for any material or financial assistance from the US, but trust, understanding and [an] acknowledgement of our contributions."

According to the ISPR statement, the COAS highlighted the importance of peace in Afghanistan for Pakistan and highlighted the efforts made by Pakistan to that end.

The army chief added that such efforts were "not [meant] to appease anyone but [were taken] in line with [Pakistan's] national interest and policy," the ISPR statement said.

Gen Bajwa further said that collaboration between all stakeholders in the key to bringing the war in Afghanistan to its logical conclusion, the ISPR statement said.

Hale told the COAS that the US values Pakistan's role in the so-called "War against Terror" and seeks the country's cooperation in resolving the Afghan issue, the statement added.
 
Chinese envoy appreciates Pak Army role in strengthening ties

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RAWALPINDI: Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission, Lijian Zhao Wednesday visited the office of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) and appreciated Pakistan Army role in strengthening militaries ties of the militaries of two brotherly countries.

Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor welcomed the dignitary at the ISPR directorate and discussed matters of mutual interest.

‘Looking forward to continue strengthening Pak-China Friendship,’ the DG ISPR said during the meeting.

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