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[truthseeker2010]

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???

well actually even paf is still confused on whether to go with f-16, j-10 or russians/european options, and pn is just making up for the lost decade of post musharaf.

For PA, it would make sense if they go for standardization in equipment, VT-4 or AK2 for MBT rather than operate many types of equipment in same category.

 

[ghazi52]

COAS, Centcom chief discuss Kashmir, Afghan issues
By Ourpoooooo
Published: September 9, 2019

COAS General Bajwa and US Centcom Commander General McKenzie Jr lead delegation-level talks on September 9. PHOTO: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: A defence delegation from the United States led by Commander US Central Command (Centcom) General Kenneth F McKenzie Jr called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “The geo-strategic environment and regional security, including Afghanistan and Kashmir situation, were discussed in the meeting.”

The meeting comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s surprise move to cancel peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, citing last week’s attack in Kabul where 12 people, including a US soldier, were killed.

The Taliban have since said that Trump’s decision to cancel Afghan peace talks will cost more American lives.

In its official reaction to the sudden US move, the Foreign Office (FO) called on all sides for restraint and reminded them of the commitment to pursue peace.

“Pakistan looks for optimised engagement following earliest resumption of talks. We have learnt about the cancellation of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with the Taliban and Afghan government representatives in Camp David.”

The statement said Pakistan always condemned violence and called on all sides for restraint and commitment to pursue the process.

“Pakistan has been facilitating the peace and reconciliation process in good faith and as a shared responsibility, and has encouraged all sides to remain engaged with sincerity and patience,” it said, adding that Pakistan would continue to monitor the developments.

Reuters said on Sunday that Gen McKenzie commended Pakistan for supporting the peace efforts in Afghanistan, in the latest sign of an improvement in long-fraught relations between Washington and Islamabad. “A lot of Pakistanis have been killed by militant attacks inside Pakistan. I think Pakistan sees the benefits of a stable Afghanistan,” McKenzie said.

 

[Dreamer.]

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/5...ls-of-pak-army-promoted-to-rank-of-lt-general

Four Major Generals of Pak Army promoted to rank of Lt. General

Rawalpindi: Four Major Generals of the Pakistan Army have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.

The officers promoted by the army are: Major General Muhammad Aamer, Major General Muhammad Chiragh Haider, Major General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum and Major General Khalid Zia.

 

[ghazi52]

COAS, Military Advisor to Saudi Defence Minister discuss matters of mutual interest

September 12, 2019

Military Advisor to His Royal Highness Minister of Defence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Major General Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi called on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today (Thursday).

According to Inter Services Public Relations, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration including Training Exchange Program were discussed.

COAS affirmed Pakistan Army’s support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Land Forces.

Visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army's valuable contributions particularly towards regional peace and stability.

KSA Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al Malkiy was also present during the meet.

 

[ghazi52]

Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has lauded the role of Army Medical Corps in saving valuable lives in the war against terrorism.

He was speaking during interaction with the commanding officers and soldiers of the Army Medical Corps at Army Medical Center Abbottabad today.

The Army Chief appreciated contributions and services of doctors and paramedic staff in providing quality healthcare to the Pakistan Army as well as common citizens.

 

[ghazi52]

Establishment of NUST Balochistan Campus at Quetta

 

[Path-Finder]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172939958300139520

is this recent?

 

[HRK]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172939958300139520

is this recent?

old video .....

 

[fatman17]

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???

Additional AK1s in batches of 50 per year due to budget limitations.
Mechanisation of infantry with APC113 hybrids
Upgrades for the armed helos, stalled.
120mm SP Mortar, requirement long overdue
Additional MLRS including LR

 

[fatman17]

Additional AK1s in batches of 50 per year due to budget limitations.
Mechanisation of infantry with APC113 hybrids
Upgrades for the armed helos, stalled.
120mm SP Mortar, requirement long overdue
Additional MLRS including LR
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Additional TOWS, ATGW, SAMs are some of the items on a very long wish list.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

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???

To be fair to the Army, each of those programs is massive in scope and time. Once they pick, they're stuck with it for many decades, and it has to work really well in those years. Plus, local production is a guarantee across all (to an extent, even attack helicopters), so it's a huge investment, they'll tackle each at a time.

In 2018, they settled on the T129, but the US is sitting on CTS800 permits (no denial or approval), so they'll probably have to wait for a new engine (Safran Group or TEI).

Good thing is that the T129 and AH-1Z drama has given the Army a taste of the garbage the PAF and PN put up with, so the PA might take aviation production seriously. I say, upgrade the AH-1F/Ss and hold-off on new attack helicopters. Rather, work with Turkey on the ITAR-free (non-US parts) ATAK-2 and 10-ton helicopter, and get end-to-end MRO with co-production.

 

[Inception-06]

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.

I think the same !

 

[ghazi52]

Watch Your Step
1st February 1961 President General Ayub Khan assists Queen Elizabeth II down the steps to the lawn of his Karachi residence, where she was attending a State Banquet in her honor with Prince Philip, as part of their 16 days visit.

 

[ghazi52]

Major Adeel was martyred near Pak-Afghan border

Karachi: Major Adeel Shahid, a Pakistan Army Officer, who embraced martyrdom in an IED explosion on Friday, would be laid to rest in Karachi on Saturday (today).

 

[fatman17]

Jane's 360

Defence


Infantry Weapons

Aselsan rolls out Alkar 81 mm mortar

Christopher F Foss, London - Jane's International Defence Review

20 September 2019

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Turkish company Aselsan has completed development of its latest Alkar 81 mm mortar weapon system (MWS) using internal research and development funding. The company said production can begin as soon as orders are placed.

The Alkar 81 mm MWS leverages on experience gained from the development of the earlier Alkar 120 mm rifled MWS, which is already in service with the Turkish Gendarmerie, integrated into the rear of the locally produced 4×4 BMC Vuran mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle.

Aselsan's Alkar 81 mm mortar weapon system is turntable-mounted and can be rapidly laid on to the target. (Christopher F Foss)

The mortar system has an overall footprint of 1.85×0.85×1.02 m and can be installed on armoured and soft-skinned platforms. It was integrated onto the rear of an unarmoured long-wheelbase 4×4 Land Rover Defender for trials, although comparable platforms such as the 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser could also be used.

The system comprises the automatic barrel laying system (ABLS), recoil mechanism, and computerised fire-control system (FCS). It is fitted with an 81 mm smoothbore mortar barrel with a length of 1.6 m, with a minimum range of 100 m and a maximum range of 6,400 m depending on the projectile/charge combination.

The turntable-mounted 81 mm mortar features an electrically powered traverse of 180° in azimuth with elevation limits from 45° to 85°. It can be traversed manually if power fails.

According to Aselsan, the system can come into action and fire its first 81 mm mortar bomb within one minute and can come out of action within 10 seconds to escape counter-battery fire.

The FCS enables it to be rapidly laid onto the target with ballistic calculations being carried out using the NATO Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK) software. Its integral recoil system provides enough stability to the host platform that external stabilisers are not required.