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China’s Norinco announces first export of HJ-12E ATGW system

Gabriel Dominguez, London and Juan Ju, Bonn - Jane's Defence Weekly

31 March 2020


Norinco announced on 23 March that it has completed deliveries of its HJ-12E man-portable ATGW system to a foreign customer. Source: R D Fisher

The China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) announced on 25 March that it has completed deliveries of its Red Arrow 12E ('Hongjian-12E', or HJ-12E) man-portable anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system to a foreign customer.

The company said via its WeChat account that the move marked the first export of its third-generation ATGW but did not provide any details about the contract value, the identity of the customer, or the number of systems exported.

The HJ-12E is the export variant of the HJ-12, which is presumed to be in service with China's People's Liberation Army Ground Force.

A full-scale mock-up of the system was first shown at the 2014 Airshow China, with a company spokesperson telling Jane's at the time that the HJ-12, which weighs up to 22 kg and uses a 1.25 m-long launch tube, is the first man-portable ATGW system to be fully developed in China.

The spokesperson claimed that it is also the first Chinese ATGW system to feature a fire-and-forget capability, enabling operators to withdraw swiftly after a missile launch and improve their survivability. The system also has a soft-launch capability that allows for the missile to be launched within confined spaces such as within a building or a bunker.

According to Jane's Land Warfare Platforms: Firepower, Survivability & Mobility the HJ-12 has similar capabilities to the widely deployed and combat-proven US Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin man-portable ATGW system.

The missile of the HJ-12 system has a diameter of 140 mm and is fitted with a tandem, high-explosive, anti-tank (HEAT) warhead that is claimed to be able to penetrate up to 1,100 mm of rolled homogenous armour (RHA) protected by explosive reactive armour (ERA).

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Pakistan has been seeking the LM Javelin ATGW without success.
Infantry Weapons

China’s Norinco announces first export of HJ-12E ATGW system

Gabriel Dominguez, London and Juan Ju, Bonn - Jane's Defence Weekly

31 March 2020


Norinco announced on 23 March that it has completed deliveries of its HJ-12E man-portable ATGW system to a foreign customer. Source: R D Fisher

The China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) announced on 25 March that it has completed deliveries of its Red Arrow 12E ('Hongjian-12E', or HJ-12E) man-portable anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system to a foreign customer.

The company said via its WeChat account that the move marked the first export of its third-generation ATGW but did not provide any details about the contract value, the identity of the customer, or the number of systems exported.

The HJ-12E is the export variant of the HJ-12, which is presumed to be in service with China's People's Liberation Army Ground Force.

A full-scale mock-up of the system was first shown at the 2014 Airshow China, with a company spokesperson telling Jane's at the time that the HJ-12, which weighs up to 22 kg and uses a 1.25 m-long launch tube, is the first man-portable ATGW system to be fully developed in China.

The spokesperson claimed that it is also the first Chinese ATGW system to feature a fire-and-forget capability, enabling operators to withdraw swiftly after a missile launch and improve their survivability. The system also has a soft-launch capability that allows for the missile to be launched within confined spaces such as within a building or a bunker.

According to Jane's Land Warfare Platforms: Firepower, Survivability & Mobility the HJ-12 has similar capabilities to the widely deployed and combat-proven US Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin man-portable ATGW system.

The missile of the HJ-12 system has a diameter of 140 mm and is fitted with a tandem, high-explosive, anti-tank (HEAT) warhead that is claimed to be able to penetrate up to 1,100 mm of rolled homogenous armour (RHA) protected by explosive reactive armour (ERA).

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Armed forces to guard border between people and COVID-19: COAS

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ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said the armed forces would stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation to guard the border between people and COVID-19.

General Bajwa, who attended a special briefing at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), maintained that the Pakistan Army, being part of national effort, would not leave any stone unturned for security and safety of the people of Pakistan. “Troops on ground must reach out to citizens in every nook and corner of Pakistan not only to protect them against this pandemic but also for bringing comfort in this hour of distress,” the COAS said.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Planning Asad Umar, who is also focal person for national effort for COVID-19, Interior Minister Brig (retd)Ijaz Ahmed Shah, Minister for Revenue Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Minister for Communication Murad Saeed, Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Minister for Food Security and Research Khusro Bakhtiar, Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi, Special Assistant to PM on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, SAPM on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant on Health Dr Zafar Mirza, SAPM on National Security Moeed Yousaf, SAPM on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Sania Nishtar and senior military officials attended the briefing.

The COAS said that only through a coherent national effort all vulnerabilities could be addressed before they turn into threats.

“We must rise - and rise together irrespective of caste, colour, creed and religion fighting as one nation,” he said. General Bajwa observed that all the planned measures, if implemented timely, will contribute to safety and wellbeing of every Pakistani and society at large.

“The task at hand is daunting, but we have overcome difficult situations before. This time the challenge is entirely different,” the COAS observed. The army chief assured that all necessary measures to ensure public safety were being taken as he said they could not afford to leave any segment of the society at the mercy of this pandemic.

The forum was briefed about latest situation on containment efforts and enforcement measures against COVID-19 and troops deployment across the country assisting federal and provincial administrations in aid of civil power.

According to the ISPR, the forum expressed complete satisfaction over the measures taken thus far and also dilated upon future course of action. The NCOC is serving as a nucleus for one window operation to synergise and articulate national effort against COVID-19, optimise informed decision-making and ensure implementation of decisions of National Security Committee (NSC) and National Coordination Committee (NCC).

Commander Army Air Defence Command, Lieutenant General Hamooduz Zaman Khan has been designated as chief coordinator of NCOC.
 
No PR- 54/2020- ISPR
PMA, 04 April 2020

Passing out parade of cadets of 141 Long Course, 60th Integrated Course, 10th Mujahid Course and 15th Lady Cadets Course held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul today. Cadets from Srilanka, Iraq, Palestine and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were also among the passed out cadets. Inspector General Training and Evaluation (IGT&E), Lieutenant General Sher Afgan was the chief guest on the occasion.
IGT& E reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets. Coveted Sword of honour awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Ahmed, President's Gold medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Harris Sardar Chaudhry , Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal to Under Officer Megolla from Srilanka and Chief of Army Staff cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Mahad Raza Khan from 10th Mujahid Course while Commandant Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Ahad Amjad from 60th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Eesha Iqbal from 15th Lady Cadets Course.

 
what is mujahid course?
I m not sure but is Unique kind of para military for Azad Jammu Kashmir ( Equal to FC KP , Balochistan , Punjab and Sindh Rangers and GB Scouts But under Army like part of Army now Current CJCSC was its first Colonel commandent in 2018 n alot of focus is being made under COAS General Bajwa to modernise it) I Might or can be wrong about Para military part while other 2 stand correct # Confirmation needed .
 
PR No- 55/2020 - ISPR
Rawalpindi, 07 April 2020

231st Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) held today at Rawalpindi. Corps Commanders participated through video link from respective Headquarters.
The forum reviewed geo strategic, regional and national security environment with particular emphasis on latest situation arising from COVID-19. Forum under took comprehensive review of deployment of Pakistan army troops assisting civil administration in aid of civil power across the country.
Forum was apprised on functioning of NCOC established to synergise & articulate National effort for containment of COVID-19.
Appreciating the troops in the field for efforts so far, COAS directed all commanders to extend maximum assistance in moving critical resources and reaching out to mitigate suffering of people in far flung areas including GB, AJ& K, Interior Sindh and Balochistan .
Forum paid tribute to those on frontline including doctors, paramedics, health care workers and LEAs for braving this pandemic under challenging environment. Forum also paid tribute to the Kashmiri people who are fighting the pandemic under Indian atrocities and struggling for their just cause of self determination.
Every citizen counts as we strive to scale this calamity. Being a nation with vibrant youth and resilient people ready to share & sacrifice, we will emerge stronger from this challenge, InshaAllah, COAS concluded.
 
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