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Rawalpindi - August 26, 2019
No PR-155/2019-ISPR

General Xu Qiliang, Vice Chairman Central Military Commission (CMC) visited GHQ with a high level delegation. Visiting dignitary had one on one meeting with COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa followed by delegation level talks.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, avenues to enhance bilateral defence collaboration and particularly situation in Indian occupied Jummu and Kashmir (IoJ&K) were discussed.
COAS appreciated China’s understanding and support on all important issues particularly Kashmir.

Visiting dignitary affirmed that China greatly values its time tested relations with Pakistan and its Army and is looking forward to further solidify this relation.
Later, an MoU was signed for enhancement of defence cooperation and capacity building of Pakistan Army. Earlier, on arrival at GHQ, the Vice Chairman CMC laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. The visiting dignitary was presented guard of honour.





Xu Qiliang is an air force general in the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of the People's Republic of China. He currently serves as Vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and was Commander of the PLAAF from 2007 to 2012.
 
Industry

Malaysia expands palm oil counter-trade options

Jon Grevatt - Jane's Defence Industry

26 August 2019

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The Malaysian government is progressing plans to support military modernisation through the counter-trade of palm oil, according to Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu.

In comments to the Reuters news agency on 26 August Sabu said Malaysia has started talks with six countries about deals to swap the commodity in return for military equipment. He said these countries comprised China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Turkey.

“If they are prepared to accept a palm barter trade, we are very willing to go in that direction,” Sabu said, according to the report. “We have a lot of palm oil.”

Palm oil is one of Malaysia’s most important commodities, contributing nearly 5% to the country’s GDP with exports in 2018 reportedly worth MYR62.7 billion (USD15 billion).
 
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No PR-157/2019-ISPR
Rawalpindi - August 29, 2019

COAS visited formations of Strike Corps. He was briefed on the state of operational preparedness.
“Strike Corps has critical and decisive role in war. Your state of preparedness, training standards and high morale are very encouraging which enhance confidence”, Said COAS.
 



Rawalpindi - August 31, 2019
No PR-160/2019-ISPR

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited HQs Lahore Corps & Pakistan Rangers Punjab. Briefed on border situation & operational preparedness. “ Counter Terrorism Operations have made Pakistan Army battle hardened. I am proud of my officers & soldiers who have lived up to the expectations of nation. We stay steadfast”, COAS.
 
Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) will hold a press conference tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3 Pm. As per details, the DG ISPR will interact with reporters in a wide-ranging press conference at 3 pm.
 
It takes courage to stand infront of volley of bullets, but It takes even *more courage to send your son to do the act.*

It takes courage to assault through a minefield, but It takes even *more courage to see your brother off to such a field*.

It also takes courage to stand firm in your trenches, but it takes *nerves of steel for a wife to sit back at home and wait to see whether her husband comes back on his feet or wrapped in Pakistani flag.*

It takes courage to charge on to the enemy without thinking of your life, but it takes *ultimate guts to be a son of such a father.*

It is difficult for a father to be in the line of duty while *his daughter gets married back home,* but It is a *real test for the daughter to leave her home without having her father to see her off.*

*SALUTE to the FAMILIES of the defenders of PAKISTAN !!*

SALUTE to the DEFFENDERS of PAKISTAN, GHAZIS AND SHAHEEDS,!

*PAKISTAN DEFENCE AND MARTYRS DAY !!!*
 

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Thanks to media for unprecedented coverage of Defence & Martyrs Day especially concurrent repeat telecast by electronic media. COAS thanks nation for reaching out to families of Shaheeds on the eve of Martyrs Day. “Martyrs are our pride & their families our responsibility”, COAS.
4:17 AM · Sep 7, 2019·,
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شکریہ جنرل آصف غفور صاحب آپ نے ٹوئٹ کرکے انڈیا کے زخموں پے نمک چھڑکا


 
Prime Minister Pakistan Imran khan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, visited Line of Control today on eve of Defence & Martyrs day also declared as day of solidarity with Kashmiris.


 
Infantry Weapons

MSPO 2019: ZMT offers UKM-2000PE machine gun to Norway

Remigiusz Wilk, Kielce - Jane's Defence Weekly

06 September 2019

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ZMT unveiled the final export version of the second generation UKM-2000PE machine gun at MSPO. Source: Remigiusz Wilk

Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów (ZMT) unveiled the final export version of the second generation UKM-2000PE machine gun at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO being held in Kielce, Poland, from 3-6 September.

The company is offering the short-barrelled variant of the weapon in the ongoing tender in Norway for a new Light Weight Machine Gun (LWMG) to replace the MG3s currently in use, Jane's has learned.

The upgraded UKM-2000PE variant shown at MSPO is chambered in 7.62x51 mm with a 440 mm or 540 mm barrel. The weapon weighs 9-10 kg and is 1,070/1,156 mm long with retracted stock or 1,170-1,256 mm with extended stock.

The UKM-2000PE is offered in various configurations with different stocks, Picatinny/NATO Accessory Rail system, folding bipods, and soft and hard ammunition boxes.

ZMT also manufactures an upgraded UKM-2000C variant for tanks with an electric trigger to replace the existing MG3 machine gun on Polish Land Forces' Leopard 2A4/A5s.

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I was wondering on procurement plans of PA.

While PAF and PN is fast moving ahead with large to medium sized procurement programs in various sub fields, PA seems to be at a stand still:

Al-Khalid II....Status Unknown
New Infantry Weapon.....Status unknown
Attack Helo......Status uncertain
Procurement of an MBT other than AL Khalid.....Status unknown
IFV.....No news on where the PA doctrine is on this

Or I am ill informed???
 
I have often wondered the same. The conclusion I have reached is that maybe, just maybe high command have realised that air power and naval power is where the future of warfare lies and it is where we lack and it is also where technology matters the most, whereas in ground war you have many solutions.

And it might also be that India too has been focusing more on naval and air power compared to their ground forces and high command may feel that technology gap army to army is not that significant, and given enemy designs, it is air force and navy that need more investment. It's a matter of priorities.

But this is only my own analysis & thinking.
 

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