Pakistan's first indigenous armed drone "BURAQ" kills 3 militants in Shawal: ISPR

[HAIDER]

ISLAMABAD: At least three suspected militants were killed while a militant hideout was destroyed in Shawal valley of North Waziristan in the first ever air strike by a Pakistan made drone "Burraq".

The armed drone was used for the first time since its development in November 2013.

Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa announced the first ever use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on his Twitter page adding that a terrorist compound was hit and three militants were killed in the air strike carried out by "Burraq"

Tweet by DG ISPR Asim Bajwa
Related: Pakistan successfully tests first indigenous armed drone

This information, however, could not be independently verified as reporters have limited access to the restive agency.

Pakistan already has several types of unarmed surveillance drones in operation, but ‘Burraq’ and ‘Shahpar’ were the first surveillance drones to be developed locally.

‘Burraq’ was developed alongside ‘Shahpar’ in cooperation with the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM), which is a civilian controlled Pakistani scientific research organisation.

Pakistan Army had tested ‘Burraq’ armed with laser-guided ‘Barq’ missile for the first time on March 14, 2015. Both Burraq drone and Barq missile, according to the army, have been indigenously developed.

The trials were witnessed by Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif who said it was a “great national achievement and momentous occasion”.

Pakistan had long aspired to have armed drones for bolstering its counter-terrorism capacity, but was only offered surveillance drones.

The efforts to indigenously develop drone capability were first reported in 2009.

 

[saiyan0321]

A war without the arms :p senior ?

2ndly how hard would it be for pakistan to use retiered F7 engines and make a full on unmanned fighter jet, One like the US Navy intends to induct after F-35 (as i have read in news)

Wanted to write unmanned. Accidently wrote unarmed on phone.. P You better pray for a day when we fight unarmed wars aka wars through negotiations and talks where no life is taken and no refugee situation happens and all peace exists.

 

[ice_man]

Even pakistani claim there drones are superior to US as per defence analyst and their media

It's you saying that unarmed drones already exporting(See post #77) to US etc based on a 6 year old article and not me.So let us know how much value of drone items exported to west so far ?

SO OUR MEDIA now is reliable to you? that is a complement. please learn something about media from NDTV, ZEE NEWS! Gobbles would be proud of your media propganda.

please again go back to the LINK i gave you where the guy said our drones are not even close to Predator drones of US.

Neither did our military claim that the drones are superior.

However, exports have been going on since 6 years ago.

So yes nothing new for us. but shocking for indians as expected.

 

[BORN TO BE REAL]

Nara E Takbeer Allah O Akbar

Nara E Haidry Ya Ali

 

[I S I]

It is not Pakistan's indigenous. Its Chinese CH-3 ucav.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

@knight11 since you seem so adamant and you did mention the word circus.
What would you term as a circus, a project which is made public after getting certified or the one that keeps making headlines for giving deadlines on FOC, or the manufacturers are compelled to release statements on every turn and twist it executes.
For argument sake, like the carry on with your LCA project, how many aircraft producers around the world give press release on their projects achieving any milestones, like weapon releasing or clearing on hot and high tests....on the contrary, Pakistan went about it quietly like most when testing and evaluating on the JF-17 was done...similar applies on other defence related equipment produced by Pakistan.....as for the paint job, what a coincidence, DRDO must be carrying the same practice with their Rustom .

bar the genuinely ignorant posters here who don't know much about the drone program. I can say most of the people who have been following the story of Pakistani drones, know well that this industry is well established among public and private sector and has regular Western customers including Americans. instead of providing the nay sayer's the ease of link I will expect them to look up our private industry websites and their customers.

you are correct that no company publishes every milestone to appease the critics and butthurt community specially the military drones (and more specifically armed versions) are highly classified and no amount of baiting by some Indians will result in any one of divulging more than what is already a public knowledge. I request all other people who happen to know people involved in the drone program, not to be tempted to share something which is supposed to be a classified. you will not only put your self in trouble but also compromise security and get your source guy in trouble too.

 

[Mr.Nair]

SO OUR MEDIA now is reliable to you? that is a complement. please learn something about media from NDTV, ZEE NEWS! Gobbles would be proud of your media propganda.

please again go back to the LINK i gave you where the guy said our drones are not even close to Predator drones of US.

Neither did our military claim that the drones are superior.

However, exports have been going on since 6 years ago.

So yes nothing new for us. but shocking for indians as expected.

Reuters report and not indian media.Though China is discreet about its weapons exports, it has sold various types of military drones to at least nine countries, according to state media reports, including Pakistan, Egypt and Nigeria

Eyeing exports, China steps up research into military drones| Reuters

 

[ice_man]

If export are going, what about the export figure, after all its an unarmed drone and not a secret to reveal business figure?
Even the site of the said company not working.

call them if you wish

Integrated Dynamics, Karachi

ask them and satisfy yourself with all questions you may have.

 

[Mr.Nair]

call them if you wish

Integrated Dynamics, Karachi

ask them and satisfy yourself with all questions you may have.

It's none of my business to call, since you provide tall claims, i respond,, is it so embarrassing !

 

[Blue Marlin]

Three killed in military's first drone strike in NWA

Pakistan Army had tested ‘Burraq’ armed with laser-guided ‘Barq’ missile for the first time on March 14, 2015. — Photo courtesy ISPR
ISLAMABAD: At least three suspected militants were killed while a militant hideout was destroyed in Shawal valley of North Waziristan in the first ever air strike by a Pakistan made drone "Burraq".

The armed drone was used for the first time since its development in November 2013.

Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa announced the first ever use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on his Twitter page adding that a terrorist compound was hit and three militants were killed in the air strike carried out by "Burraq"

Tweet by DG ISPR Asim Bajwa
Related: Pakistan successfully tests first indigenous armed drone

This information, however, could not be independently verified as reporters have limited access to the restive agency.

Pakistan already has several types of unarmed surveillance drones in operation, but ‘Burraq’ and ‘Shahpar’ were the first surveillance drones to be developed locally.

‘Burraq’ was developed alongside ‘Shahpar’ in cooperation with the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM), which is a civilian controlled Pakistani scientific research organisation.

Pakistan Army had tested ‘Burraq’ armed with laser-guided ‘Barq’ missile for the first time on March 14, 2015. Both Burraq drone and Barq missile, according to the army, have been indigenously developed.

The trials were witnessed by Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif who said it was a “great national achievement and momentous occasion”.

Pakistan had long aspired to have armed drones for bolstering its counter-terrorism capacity, but was only offered surveillance drones.

The efforts to indigenously develop drone capability were first reported in 2009.

 

[Mr.Nair]

This is yesterday's news, most of us will not make tall claims as its embarrassing there after if proved wrong

GABORONE, Botswana — Indian military vehicle manufacturers have joined the scramble for the African defense market with Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland delivering nearly 1,200 vehicles to at least six African armies between February and July.

In July, Ashok Leyland delivered 633 out of an order of 670 troop carriers, buses, transport trucks, water tankers, fuel tankers, fire-tenders, ambulances and light commercial vehicles ordered by the Zimbabwe Defense Forces late last year. The equipment was acquired at a cost of US $50 million secured from India's Exim Bank.

A Zimbabwean government official who declined to be identified told the privately owned Zimbabwe Independent business weekly that Ashok Leyland will also provide training for Zimbabwean technical staff in vehicle operation and maintenance.

“The vehicles, which include military tankers, trucks and buses, have been delivered and are being kept at the Zimbabwe National Army Ordnance Supply Depot in Harare pending distribution to various Army bases around the country," said the official.

He said the vehicles were ordered under cover of the Ministry of Hospitality and Tourism to avoid a political backlash from opposition and civil rights groups who have protested against the prioritization of military acquisitions in a country with pressing social and economic problems.

The Army declined to comment on the delivery, but Hospitality and Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi confirmed it, saying some of the vehicles will be used to promote tourism and undertake anti-poaching operations while the rest will be used by other government departments, which include the Army and the police.

Speaking at a ceremony held at the port of Mumbai, India, on July 26, Exim Bank Managing Director Yaduvendra Mathur said the bank's Buyer Credit initiative, which falls under the National Export Insurance Account, is a unique mechanism that provides safe financing options to Indian exporters and helps them gain access to new markets in developing countries.

Indian defense market analyst Nitin Mehta told Defense News that the Zimbabwean contract presents a unique opportunity for Ashok Leyland to consolidate its position in the African defense market, which is predicted to grow to $20 billion by 2020.

“The contract with a private sector defense company is the beginning of a new market opportunity in Africa and the growing Indian defense market," Mehta said.

In addition to Zimbabwe, Ashok Leyland is supplying the same vehicle configurations to the Tanzanian People's Defense Force at a cost of nearly $35 million. Commenting on the Zimbabwean and Tanzanian orders, Ashok Leyland Managing Director Vinod Dasari said the company deliberately shifted its focus to meet the needs of the African military and commercial vehicle markets to boost sales.

"These projects are a continuation of the many pilot projects we have done across Africa to offer integrated solutions and these orders have been won in the face of stiff global competition. It is very encouraging to see our efforts bear fruit. I am confident this is the beginning of a successful new area of enhanced cooperation between Ashok Leyland, Africa and our valued customers," Dasari said.

He said the company previously supplied military vehicles to Kenya, Djibouti and the Seychelles, while Botswana ordered a limited number of its commercial trucks and buses for use by government departments.

At the same time, Tata Motors announced it delivered 550 out of the 585 military vehicles ordered for at least four African armies taking part in the United Nations Multi-dimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) peacekeeping force in Mali.

The vehicles include troop carriers, water and fuel tankers, recovery and refrigeration trucks and buses. Vernon Noronha, Tata Motors vice president for defense and government business, told Indian newspaper The Hindu that the company has expanded its range of products to meet the military demands of Africa and other regions of the developing world.

“Tata Motors exports its range of specialized defense vehicles to South America, Asia and the African regions. With its rich portfolio of multi-axle 12x12, 8x8 and 6x6 heavy-duty vehicles, the company has started supplying vehicles across the world, having established itself as a supplier of specialist vehicles. We have already delivered 550 units to Mali and we are in the process of delivering the rest," Noronha said.

Apart from Africa, Tata Motors last year won a contract to supply 1,239 high-mobility vehicles with cargo cranes and 500 units of General Service vehicles to the Myanmar Army and the Malaysian Army.

He said the company is looking to expand the export of troop and weapons carrying variants of military vehicles to more countries in the North African and Middle Eastern regions in the near future.

Indian Companies Stake Claim to African Vehicle Market

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[ice_man]

It's none of my business to call, since you provide tall claims, i respond,, is it so embarrassing !

i claimed nothing i just gave you official statements from the company from 6 years ago. To prove that Pakistan has been developing drones from almost a decade ago. Finally it has learnt how to Arm them with a bomb be it dumb or guided that might be debatable.


yet you are grasping straws here. you want me to dig up company balance sheets of a PRIVATE company for what purpose i don't understand . So i would rather you do that yourself.

 

[HRK]

Is any chance that Pakistan export drones to china or share sensitive technology?

Pakistan has joined a small club of nations, including the US, UK and Israel, to have successfully used a remote-controlled aircraft

I will strongly support the idea to export it to other 3rd world countries such as India .... that might be helpful for them in their cause of fight against Naxalite & Maoist insurgencies ....

 

[Thunder.Storm]

Then don't keep it in your hip pocket, so it will not go crazy.

 

[HRK]

I can assure you, this was not the first kill. Maybe for the public

OFFICIALLY ACKNOWLEDGE FIRST KILL ....