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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited formation of Sialkot Corps during its winter collective training exercise. COAS witnessed final phase of the operational exercise by an Infantry Division.

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Industry

Ukraine highlights expanding opportunities in Pakistan

Jon Grevatt - Jane's Defence Weekly

30 November 2018

Ukraine and Pakistan have discussed potential collaboration on a programme to modernise the Pakistan Army's T-80UD main battle tanks (pictured here). Source: Malyshev Plant

Ukraine's state-owned defence industrial group, UkrOboronProm, has highlighted expanding opportunities in Pakistan, including a new project between the countries to develop and produce missile systems.

In a series of recently published press releases, UkrOboronProm said the opportunities - across air, sea, and land domains - were the subject of meetings between the group and Pakistani military leaders at the IDEAS 2018 international defence exhibition, held in Karachi, Pakistan, during 27-30 November.

UkrOboronProm said Pakistan is interested in co-operating in areas such as armoured vehicles and precision weapons, and in supporting the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of Pakistan's military transport aircraft and helicopters. UkrOboronProm said Pakistan wanted to "conduct tests" of various Ukrainian weapons and military equipment as part of its procurement processes.

The industry group said it also discussed with counterparts from Pakistan the "terms and conditions [to support] the start of joint Ukraine-Pakistan production of high-precision missiles of various classes".

UkrOboronProm said the two sides had "confirmed their readiness to start joint research and development work in the coming months". UkrOboronProm did not identify the weapon but in recent years the countries have been discussing collaboration on high-precision anti-tank missile systems developed by the Luch Design Bureau in Kiev.

UkrOboronProm said they also discussed prospects for collaboration on the production of the Al Khalid-Improved (I) main battle tank (MBT), which has been developed by Pakistan's Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) as a follow-on to the baseline Al-Khalid MBT, and the provision of MRO and modernisation support for the Pakistan Army's Soviet-era T-80UD MBTs.

The Pakistan Army operates more than 300 T-80UD tanks, which were produced by the Ukrainian Malyshev Plant and were delivered to the Pakistan Army in the late 1990s.

 

[polanski]

Pakistan selects Chinese VT4 main battle tank
Nov 29, 2018


Source: Twitter account Pakistan Defence Command




The Pakistan Army Armoured Corps has selected the Chinese VT4 tank (previously known as the MBT3000) – produced by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) – to meet requirements for procuring hundreds of new main battle tanks.

A military analyst, Muzammil Hatami announced the selection of the Norinco VT4 for increasing of Pakistani armoured vehicle fleet.

“VT4 has confirmed for future Pakistan army tank and Alkhalid II main battle tank is in developing phase,” – said Muzammil Hatami during 10th InternationalIDEASdefense exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan.




The VT4 is a third-generation MBT offered for export by Norinco. It is an improvement over the Al-Khalid MBT (also known as MBT-2000), which is currently in service with Pakistan Army, although it retains the 125 mm main gun, carousel auto-loader, and crew configuration of the older vehicle.

Nevertheless, the Pakistani military refused to comment on the choice of the Chinese-made VT4 main battle tank (MBT) and asked to wait for an official statement. Despite the fact that the future tank’s tender details kept at a secret, it was reported that Pakistan might procure around 100 MBTs in order to meet the deficiency of MBT production in the country.

Also according to leaked images, the Pakistan Army (PA) already tested the Norinco VT4 MBT. Published on 6 January 2017 the photographs showed how PA personnel inspected a VT4 platform at an undisclosed location.

VT4
The VT4 is motorized with water-cooled turbocharged electronic-controlled diesel engine developing 1,300 hp (some source said about 1200 hp). The tank can run a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km.

In addition to VT4, the Pakistan Army also evaluated the Ukrainian Oplot-P MBT produced by Malyshev Factory.

Oplot-P
In July 2017, Pakistan’s delegation included Secretary Defence Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah, also officially visited Ukraine where reviewed the production of modern Ukrainian armored vehicles. He mentioned that Pakistan values its relations with Ukraine and believes that the relationship will strengthen with the passage of time.

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine
At that time some sources reported that Ukraine was on the verge of signing a deal to provide Pakistan with new and upgraded main battle tanks.

In April 2017, “Delovaya Stolitsa” interviewed Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Maj. Gen (retired) Athar Abbas, who told Delovaya Stolitsa that Pakistan could be interested in 100 Oplot-P main battle tanks.

 

[ghazi52]

COAS’ visit to training area.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Pakistan selects Chinese VT4 main battle tank
Nov 29, 2018


Source: Twitter account Pakistan Defence Command




The Pakistan Army Armoured Corps has selected the Chinese VT4 tank (previously known as the MBT3000) – produced by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) – to meet requirements for procuring hundreds of new main battle tanks.

A military analyst, Muzammil Hatami announced the selection of the Norinco VT4 for increasing of Pakistani armoured vehicle fleet.

“VT4 has confirmed for future Pakistan army tank and Alkhalid II main battle tank is in developing phase,” – said Muzammil Hatami during 10th InternationalIDEASdefense exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan.




The VT4 is a third-generation MBT offered for export by Norinco. It is an improvement over the Al-Khalid MBT (also known as MBT-2000), which is currently in service with Pakistan Army, although it retains the 125 mm main gun, carousel auto-loader, and crew configuration of the older vehicle.

Nevertheless, the Pakistani military refused to comment on the choice of the Chinese-made VT4 main battle tank (MBT) and asked to wait for an official statement. Despite the fact that the future tank’s tender details kept at a secret, it was reported that Pakistan might procure around 100 MBTs in order to meet the deficiency of MBT production in the country.

Also according to leaked images, the Pakistan Army (PA) already tested the Norinco VT4 MBT. Published on 6 January 2017 the photographs showed how PA personnel inspected a VT4 platform at an undisclosed location.

VT4
The VT4 is motorized with water-cooled turbocharged electronic-controlled diesel engine developing 1,300 hp (some source said about 1200 hp). The tank can run a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km.

In addition to VT4, the Pakistan Army also evaluated the Ukrainian Oplot-P MBT produced by Malyshev Factory.

Oplot-P
In July 2017, Pakistan’s delegation included Secretary Defence Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah, also officially visited Ukraine where reviewed the production of modern Ukrainian armored vehicles. He mentioned that Pakistan values its relations with Ukraine and believes that the relationship will strengthen with the passage of time.

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine
At that time some sources reported that Ukraine was on the verge of signing a deal to provide Pakistan with new and upgraded main battle tanks.

In April 2017, “Delovaya Stolitsa” interviewed Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Maj. Gen (retired) Athar Abbas, who told Delovaya Stolitsa that Pakistan could be interested in 100 Oplot-P main battle tanks.

It's Official ??

 

[polanski]

It's Official ??

Pakistan spent time and effort to go through rigorous process to select one. I am guessing VT-4 is going to be PA's up coming tank. Also it costs Pakistan to select one tank. VT-4 is probably a world class tank and a mature product considering the record of Norinco to produce cheapest product not the best product.

 

[Chimgathar]

Oplot-P appears more modern then VT-4 externally.

 

[fatman17]

T129 update

December 3/18: Export workaround Turkish daily newspaper Hurriyet reports , that Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has found a solution to finalising a defense order with Pakistan. The order sees for the delivery of 30 T129 ATAK helicopters to Pakistan. This $1.5 billion deal was stalled due to the US DoD refusing to issue the Turkish company with an export license. This forced TAI to look for a replacement of the US and British-made LHTEC CTS800-4A turboshaft engines. Turkey and Pakistan have now agreed to acquiring a replacement variant for the engines. According to Hurriyet producers in France and Poland are being considered as potential suppliers, provided that the new engine shows adequate performance in high-altitude and bad weather conditions during upcoming tests.

 

[Amigator]

T129 update

December 3/18: Export workaround Turkish daily newspaper Hurriyet reports , that Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has found a solution to finalising a defense order with Pakistan. The order sees for the delivery of 30 T129 ATAK helicopters to Pakistan. This $1.5 billion deal was stalled due to the US DoD refusing to issue the Turkish company with an export license. This forced TAI to look for a replacement of the US and British-made LHTEC CTS800-4A turboshaft engines. Turkey and Pakistan have now agreed to acquiring a replacement variant for the engines. According to Hurriyet producers in France and Poland are being considered as potential suppliers, provided that the new engine shows adequate performance in high-altitude and bad weather conditions during upcoming tests.

Good follow up on engine! But in wrong thread , Sir!

 

[fatman17]

Good follow up on engine! But in wrong thread , Sir!

Getting old l guess

 

[fatman17]

Terrorism & Insurgency

Security forces kill local TTP commander in Pakistan's Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa

Jane's Terrorism Watch Report - Daily Update

04 December 2018

A LOCAL Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander - identified as Hakim Khan - was killed by security forces during a counter-terrorism raid on a residence in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan district in Pakistan's Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa province between 30 November and 1 December, ARY News and the Associated Press reported. Reports added that the security forces rescued six hostages, who had been kidnapped on unspecified earlier dates, and that four security forces personnel were wounded during the operation. The security forces seized an unspecified assault rifle, ammunition, and grenades after the clash.

 

[ghazi52]

DG ISPR's Press Conference - 6th December 2018

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Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar visited the exercise area in Jhelum Division to witness a brigade level training exercise near Jalalpur Jattan on Friday.

 

[Signalian]

Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar visited the exercise area in Jhelum Division to witness a brigade level training exercise near Jalalpur Jattan on Friday.

Jalalpur Jattan is called JPJ, lol and the Brigade in JPJ is one the most famous brigades in PA

 

[fatman17]

The latest video (September 2018) suggested that a few Z-10s and Z-10Hs (S/N 9621xx) have been further upgraded. It features external armor plates outside the forward and back cockpits as well as the engine compartment to provide a better protection against small AAA fire. MAWS sensors were installed on both sides of the nose. The gunner also wears the new HMD.

- Last Updated 12/4/18