Pakistan's Artillery Upgrade Discussions

[Neutron]

2009
Pakistan Ordnance Factories and French Company signs MOU on rocket technology

Pakistan Ordnance Factories and a French company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on upgrading the capabilities of 122 mm rockets used by the Pakistani armed forces on the sidelines of the Defence Systems and Equipment International Exhibition which opened in East London Tuesday.

The MOU was signed on behalf of POF by its chairman Lt.General Shujaat Zamir Dar and by David Quancard, president, Roxel company, which is a leading French company dealing in rocket technology. Federal Minister for Defence Production Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi was also present on the occasion.

The contract when materialised will help Pakistan armed forces to enhance the firing range of the present stock of 122 mm rockets in its arsenal from its current range of 20 kilometres to 40 km and beyond.

The French company chief sales executive Francis Rodriguez speaking to the media said the present Pakistani rockets are equipped with the Russian technology and are quite outdated and once actual agreement is signed with his company, the induction of new technology will not only increase the range but make the weapon more lethal and effective.

He said POF is manufacturing defence equipment of international standard and his company trust the Pakistan technology and is happy to assist POF in bringning further new advancements.

Rodriguez said since the induction of a democratic government in Pakistan, its relations with France has deepened and both President Asif Ali Zardari and Nicholas Sarkozy are keen to see that these are further consolidated in all fields particularly in the defence sector. France is already a major defence supplier to Pakistan including Mirage warplanes and submarines and other equipment for its forces.


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Failed to enhance range
No update anymore???

 

[Sulman Badshah]

Failed to enhance range
No update anymore???

GIDS have refurbished these rockets to 45 km range ...

 

[Neutron]

GIDS have refurbished these rockets to 45 km range ...

GIDS mean????
What about old stock issued to units??

 

[Sulman Badshah]

GIDS mean????
What about old stock issued to units??

Global integrated defence systems

follow the link
:: GIDS - REFURBISHMENT-RANGE-ENHANCEMENT-OF-122MM-MBRL-AMMUNITION ::

 

[alimobin memon]

Artillery System is one of the most Important and somewhat strategic weapon system for any country whether be a defense or an offense. Pakistan has long inventory of different types of Artillery system but most of these are towed. Towed is also a good means of artillery but they are slow and vulnerable.
At the other hand is MRLS which is one of the most devastated weapon in big area of a location that fires salvo of rockets towards its targets. Pakistan has around 130 of them including A100, KRL and azar. Pakistan should procure more of these and according to my knowledge they cannot cost more than any medium tank except a100 which is around 11 million USD according to this: NationsDawnOfAnEra
Next is SPA Pakistan has good number of SPA especially M109's. While they project a greater firepower Pakistan must and need to increase their number.

My point is that Artillery systems are must if we cant buy many planes for ground attack missions we can buy long range artillery systems with around that have 100km range in MRLS type and 30 - 45 km in SPA or towed type these can be used in case of cold start and any other attacks that could happen from border. if Pak can induct them in numbers it can be hurdle for india to penetrate the artillery shield. which ofcourse be guided by sams and infantry too.

 

[fatman17]

Army is investing heavily in its artillery assets. It has 2 artillery divisions now and expect a 3rd in the pipeline.

 

[ghazi52]

Nice development...............

 

[Hell hound]

Army is investing heavily in its artillery assets. It has 2 artillery divisions now and expect a 3rd in the pipeline.

sir i am still little confused about panter .have we already inducted 72 of these and now waiting for new lighter version? or we have yet to induct panter system in either its current or possible future lighter version form.

 

[fatman17]

sir i am still little confused about panter .have we already inducted 72 of these and now waiting for new lighter version? or we have yet to induct panter system in either its current or possible future lighter version form.

Lots of confusion here.
12 were delivered by Turkey for evaluation some years ago. Then SIPRI reported that a total of 40 have been delivered including the 12 aforementioned, but we have never seen pictures of the panter in army livery or action. Atleast l haven't.

 

[Zarvan]

Lots of confusion here.
12 were delivered by Turkey for evaluation some years ago. Then SIPRI reported that a total of 40 have been delivered including the 12 aforementioned, but we have never seen pictures of the panter in army livery or action. Atleast l haven't.

I heard that Pakistan and Turkey are developing Self Propelled version of Panter. Do you have any news about it ?

 

[fatman17]

I heard that Pakistan and Turkey are developing Self Propelled version of Panter. Do you have any news about it ?

Currently lots of discussion. nothing finalised.

 

[HRK]

My point is that Artillery systems are must if we cant buy many planes for ground attack missions we can buy long range artillery systems with around that have 100km range in MRLS type

Pakistan is producing A-100 MLRS ....

 

[Quwa]

The Pakistan Army ought to consider lightweight howitzers for use in mountainous areas. India is planning to acquire and deploy the M777, but there aren't many other 155mm caliber howitzers. The Army could consider teaming up with South Africa's Denel to develop a 155mm version of the G7. Imagine the capability to easily move this kind of firepower up hills or even by air using CN-235 or even a heavy-lift helicopter (one day, hopefully).

 

[Gen Padmanabhan]

The Pakistan Army ought to consider lightweight howitzers for use in mountainous areas. India is planning to acquire and deploy the M777, but there aren't many other 155mm caliber howitzers. The Army could consider teaming up with South Africa's Denel to develop a 155mm version of the G7. Imagine the capability to easily move this kind of firepower up hills or even by air using CN-235 or even a heavy-lift helicopter (one day, hopefully).

But that M777 is for Mountain Divisions & new Mountain Corp.

 

[Blue Marlin]

how

The Pakistan Army ought to consider lightweight howitzers for use in mountainous areas. India is planning to acquire and deploy the M777, but there aren't many other 155mm caliber howitzers. The Army could consider teaming up with South Africa's Denel to develop a 155mm version of the G7. Imagine the capability to easily move this kind of firepower up hills or even by air using CN-235 or even a heavy-lift helicopter (one day, hopefully).

about the slwh Pegasus?