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Airshow China 2018: China unveils FM-2000 SHORAD system
Dmitry Fediushko, Zhuhai - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
09 November 2018

The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) unveiled at the 6–11 November Airshow China 2018 defence exhibition in Zhuhai a new mobile short-range air-defence (SHORAD) system called the FM-2000.

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CASIC unveiled at Airshow China 2018 a new mobile SHORAD system called the FM-2000. (Dmitry Fediushko)

The system is designed to provide protection for armoured units and critically important facilities against aerial attacks, including those involving high-precision weapons. “The system can engage fixed-wing aircraft, combat rotary-wing platforms, air-to-surface munitions, and cruise missiles,” a company source told Jane’s .

The FM-2000, which features counter-jamming capabilities, can engage several targets simultaneously, said the official without providing further details about the system’s performance. The surface-to-air missile (SAM) used by the system has also been designated the FM-2000.

According to CASIC, the FM-2000 has a maximum range of 15 km and can engage an aerial target at altitudes between 10 m and 10 km.
 
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Army Service Corps Centre, Nowshera today.

Maj General Mushtaq Ahmed Faisal was installed as Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps. Large number of serving and retired officers attended the ceremony.

Upon arrival COAS laid floral wreath at martyrs’ monument. Later talking to officers of services corps and the guests COAS appreciated contributions of the Corps both during peacetime and operations by providing logistics support.



 
Participants of Naval Staff College including student officers from friendly countries visited ISPR. Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, DG ISPR interacted with the delegation on role of media in 5th generation warfare. Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor highlighted the hybrid threat, its implications and response through lens of information operations. DG ISPR appreciated the role of Pakistani media as part of comprehensive national response to the challenges being confronted by Pakistan.

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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Headquarters Pakistan Rangers Sindh. DG Rangers Sindh gave detailed briefing about security situation of the Province including law and order of Karachi.
COAS appreciated efforts of PR Sindh and all other law enforcing agencies for improved security environment. COAS said that Karachi is engine of national economy and we shall further improve its security environment so that positive business trajectory is maintained. Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Humayun Aziz, accompanied COAS.

 
Participants of National Security Workshop – 20 visited General Headquarters today. After a briefing on security situation of Pakistan, challenges and Response participants had an interactive session with Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa


 
Rawalpindi, 20 November 2018:

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met with Pakistan Army team which won Gold Medal in “Exercise Cambrian Patrol” held in UK from 8-22 October 2018. A total of 100 teams participated in the competition. Pakistan Army was represented by 11 members team including 3 officers. COAS appreciated the team for their commendable performance.
This is the 6th time Pakistan Army has won Gold in the competition and 4th conservative time.


 
Republic Day Parade - 23 March 1956 .. Karachi


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Rawalpindi, 21 November 2018:

Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Line of Control (LOC). General Officer Commanding (GOC) gave update on situation along LOC, Indian cease fire violations (CFVs) and response by Pak Army. Later COAS interacted with troops.
COAS appreciated their state of readiness and morale. COAS also appreciated resilience of civilian Kashmiri population who are being deliberately targeted by Indian Army on both sides of the LOC. He said that lately there has been increase in Indian CFVs and rhetoric of provocative statements by their military leadership. We are a professional and combat hardened Army ready to defend our motherland. It would be better if they realise this and place their stock in peace & progress through dialogue.


 
A six member delegation headed by Vice Admiral, Osipov lgor Vladimirovich, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation called on Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazhar Mehmood at Corps Headquarters Peshawar .


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Industry

US reiterates commitment to Pakistan funding freeze

Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry

22 November 2018

The US government is continuing to freeze security assistance funds for Pakistan as part of its effort to spur Islamabad into committing greater engagement in counter-insurgency (COIN) operations.

Media reports on 21 November said the US government has suspended USD1.66 billion in security assistance for the South Asian country. Jane’s understands that this funding freeze is not new but part of aid that was suspended by Washington in January.

Most of the suspended funds will affect Pakistan aid through the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme, which enables recipients to procure US defence equipment, services, and training.

Commenting on the aid suspension, a Department of State spokesperson told Jane’s on 22 November that the US focus is on encouraging Pakistan to play a more meaningful role in COIN missions in the region.
 
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