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Is Pakistan receiving 100 Chinese main battle tanks?
Pakistan is strengthening its military equipment as it wants to show that its not only India that is preparing for war. However, this is not war hysteria; these weapons will prove to be deterrent against war.


May 18, 2020

China has reportedly started delivering VT4 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) to Pakistan.

In 2019, the Pakistan Army Armoured Corps selected the Chinese VT4 tank also known as MBT-3000 to strengthen its armoured divisions.

In 10th International IDEAS defense exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan, a military analyst, Muzammil Hatami announced the selection of the Norinco VT4 to increase the Pakistani armoured vehicle fleet.

Muzammil Hatami said, “VT4 has confirmed for future Pakistan army tank and Alkhalid II main battle tank is in developing phase.”

A Chinese company called Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group has already started to deliver new VT4 main battle tanks to Pakistan which should receive at least 100 units.

On April 4, Global Times reported that China was delivering customized VT4 main battle tanks to an undisclosed foreign buyer.

While citing video released by NORINCO, China Central Television reported VT4 tanks were being transported by trucks.

In mid-April 2020, at the Chinese tank factory located in Baotou, Inner Mongolia province, the ceremony of shipping the first batch of VT4 main battle tanks fitted with explosive reactive armour (ERA) to ‘a foreign customer’ obviously believed to be Pakistan.

The tanks are not the standard VT4 version and instead are equipped with a different turret boost design. The front design features a new explosive reactive armor.

This upgraded VT4 offers enhancements with extra protection capabilities, the report said, citing military experts. According to the latest pictures released on the Internet, the latest variant of the VT4 is now fitted at the front of the hull with ERA armor Level FY-4 providing protection against Tandem Warhead.

No details on the purchase amount, overall value, and client name have been released.

VT4 is one of the most popular Chinese weapons. It has been sold to Thailand and Nigeria.

The VT4 is a third-generation MBT designed, developed and manufactured in China by NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation).

Features of VT4 Tank
The VT4 MBT’s layout is very similar to the Russian tank with a crew of three including driver, commander and gunner and the use of an automatic loading system for the main armament.

The VT4 is equipped with 125 mm smoothbore gun fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. It is fed by an automatic loader that holds a total of 22 projectiles and charges which can be loaded at the rate of eight per minute. One 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun is mounted to the right of the main armament, while on the commander’s cupola is mounted a remote weapon station armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that can be used to engage ground and aerial targets.

The hull and turret of the VT4 are of welded steel construction with a layer of composite armor over the front arc. The first version of the tank was fitted with additional ERA (Explosive Reactive armor) Level FY-2 providing protection against HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) and APFSDS (Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) ammunition.

Read more: Did Pak Army acquires Serbian T-55 Tanks?

 

[Ali_Baba]

Nasr anyone! View attachment 641310

Where is that truck made?? Any one has any ideas?

 

[Rocky rock]

it's Chinese "wanshan" 21200 specifically manufactured for Pakistan. it's a latest variant of WS51200 which is used by North Korean army.

Where is that truck made?? Any one has any ideas?

 

[fatman17]

Some ‘Facts’ about Kargil Conflict, 1999

May 15, 2013

Kargil War 1999.

By Lt Col Rashid Zia Cheema (r), 2nd SSC

This is a very brief account of Kargil Conflict (also called Kargil War) of 1999. It is meant for those readers who are totally unaware about the broad details of this operation. Ones interested in details about tactical and strategical aspects and lessons learnt etc., are requested to do their own research on the Internet.

The Kargil Conflict (Kargil War) was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Indian Occupied Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LOC). The conflict is also referred to as “Operation Koh-e-Paima”.

The strategically located town of Kargil.

The cause of the conflict was the infiltration of Pakistani soldiers and Kashmiri militants into positions on the Indian side of the LOC (Line of Control). Pakistani troops did not cross the International Borders at any stage of the conflict. Pakistan’s objective was to drive Indians out of Siachen and highlight Kashmir Issue in the eyes of the world.

In the spring of 1999, on the orders of Pakistan Army Chief, General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistani soldiers climbed up the snow-bound passes and occupied some high positions, including Tiger Hill and Point 5353, in the vacant area and infiltrated almost 10 km into the Indian territory ( still short of International Border). These positions overlooked Indian National Highway (NH 1 D). Pakistan was in a strong position to cut off supplies and winter dumping and thus force Indians to withdraw from the Siachen Glacier.

Tiger Hill as seen from Indian side.

The Indians were caught off guard. They tried to evict the positions but failed miserably. They used a large number of Artillery guns and also used their air force against Pakistani positions. Two Indian aircraft were also shot down by Stinger Missiles. Indian aircraft violated Pakistani air space but they never admitted it openly. One of their pilots, Flight Lieutenant Kambampati Nachiketa, who ejected after his aircraft was shot down, was captured from the Pakistani territory. Indians ultimately complained to the International community and finally on pressure by the USA, Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, ordered the withdrawal of troops. Most of the casualties of “Operation Koh-e-Paima” were inflicted during the withdrawal. In General Musharraf’s words “A military victory was converted into a political defeat.”

An Indian officer told in an interview (Video at the end of this page) that normally the ratio between the attacking force and the defending force is 3:1 but due to the high altitude of the battleground Indian Army Chief increased it to 15:1 but yet they were unable to capture the positions occupied by Pakistani troops. Point 5353 is the highest point in Dras-Kargil area. Its recapture was the most important objective for Indian forces during the Kargil War. But they could never come close to it.

Point 5353 is still occupied by Pakistan, even 14 years after the battle. Pakistan has since fortified it with reinforced bunkers. After the end of the war, Indians tried many times to capture Point 5353 but all their efforts failed. India has now given up the post as ‘untenable’. Also read the article Near Tiger Hill, Point 5353 Still Pak-Occupied published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 13 July 2009.

Pakistani position on Point 5353 overlooking Indian National Highway (NH 1D).

Also read the following article published in ‘India Today’ on February 2, 2013:-

Gen VK Singh praises Pervez Musharraf’s courage for crossing LoC before 1999 Kargil operation

Please see a video which gives the real facts of Kargil War by Pakistani, British and Indian TVs. This video shows General Pervez Musharraf and Jaswant Singh, former Indian Foreign Minister, in the talk show “The Outsider With Tim Sebastian” hosted by the legendary BBCjournalist Tim Sebastian. This video also includes a talk show of ARY News with Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and General Musharraf. India TV gives glimpses of the Kargil War and tells about the destruction of Ammunition Depot by Pakistani fire which caused Rs. 100 Crore loss to India. Then lastly a brief interview conducted by a female host of ND TV of India with Musharraf where she asks him,”Do you have any regrets about Kargil now that you are such a welcome visitor in India?”

I am no fan of General Musharraf but I like the way he smilingly gave her a very apt reply,”Do you expect me to ever say that ‘Yes, I regret it’ ? If somebody was to ask Indian Prime Minister ‘Do you regret having divided Pakistan and made Bangladesh?’, would he say ‘yes, we are very sorry’? How would you expect that I would regret?”

 

[ghazi52]

General Nadeem Raza, CJCSC, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, COAS, Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi, CNS and Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, CAS visited HQ ISI.
Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid, DG ISI received the CJCSC and Services Chiefs at Directorate General ISI.

 

[ghazi52]

Congratulations Muhammad Taqi Iftikhar for being graduated from United States Military Academy, West Point USA.

He’s 4th Pakistani to be graduate from this prestigious military academy.

 

[ghazi52]

https://www.facebook.com/

Corps Commander‘s Conference was held today at GHQ. Forum was briefed on national and regional security situation. Forum expressed satisfaction on continued reduction in incidents of violence across the country, gradual positive effects of ongoing Afghan Peace Process along the Western Border and resolved to keep supporting the normalization process through national institutions.
Noting the Indian aggression, forum resolved to continue thwarting Indian designs and expose Indian targeting of innocent civilians in Kashmir and open support to terrorist outfits. Forum also discussed Army’s ongoing support to Government against COVID-19 , Locust threat, Polio campaign and ways to improve the same, within available resources. It was underlined that COVID-19 can only be fought as a ‘whole of nation approach’ wherein every individual will have to play a role to ensure success through observation of basic procedures and discipline.

 

[khanasifm]

Some ‘Facts’ about Kargil Conflict, 1999

May 15, 2013

Kargil War 1999.

By Lt Col Rashid Zia Cheema (r), 2nd SSC

This is a very brief account of Kargil Conflict (also called Kargil War) of 1999. It is meant for those readers who are totally unaware about the broad details of this operation. Ones interested in details about tactical and strategical aspects and lessons learnt etc., are requested to do their own research on the Internet.

The Kargil Conflict (Kargil War) was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Indian Occupied Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LOC). The conflict is also referred to as “Operation Koh-e-Paima”.

The strategically located town of Kargil.

The cause of the conflict was the infiltration of Pakistani soldiers and Kashmiri militants into positions on the Indian side of the LOC (Line of Control). Pakistani troops did not cross the International Borders at any stage of the conflict. Pakistan’s objective was to drive Indians out of Siachen and highlight Kashmir Issue in the eyes of the world.

In the spring of 1999, on the orders of Pakistan Army Chief, General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistani soldiers climbed up the snow-bound passes and occupied some high positions, including Tiger Hill and Point 5353, in the vacant area and infiltrated almost 10 km into the Indian territory ( still short of International Border). These positions overlooked Indian National Highway (NH 1 D). Pakistan was in a strong position to cut off supplies and winter dumping and thus force Indians to withdraw from the Siachen Glacier.

Tiger Hill as seen from Indian side.

The Indians were caught off guard. They tried to evict the positions but failed miserably. They used a large number of Artillery guns and also used their air force against Pakistani positions. Two Indian aircraft were also shot down by Stinger Missiles. Indian aircraft violated Pakistani air space but they never admitted it openly. One of their pilots, Flight Lieutenant Kambampati Nachiketa, who ejected after his aircraft was shot down, was captured from the Pakistani territory. Indians ultimately complained to the International community and finally on pressure by the USA, Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, ordered the withdrawal of troops. Most of the casualties of “Operation Koh-e-Paima” were inflicted during the withdrawal. In General Musharraf’s words “A military victory was converted into a political defeat.”

An Indian officer told in an interview (Video at the end of this page) that normally the ratio between the attacking force and the defending force is 3:1 but due to the high altitude of the battleground Indian Army Chief increased it to 15:1 but yet they were unable to capture the positions occupied by Pakistani troops. Point 5353 is the highest point in Dras-Kargil area. Its recapture was the most important objective for Indian forces during the Kargil War. But they could never come close to it.

Point 5353 is still occupied by Pakistan, even 14 years after the battle. Pakistan has since fortified it with reinforced bunkers. After the end of the war, Indians tried many times to capture Point 5353 but all their efforts failed. India has now given up the post as ‘untenable’. Also read the article Near Tiger Hill, Point 5353 Still Pak-Occupied published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 13 July 2009.

Pakistani position on Point 5353 overlooking Indian National Highway (NH 1D).

Also read the following article published in ‘India Today’ on February 2, 2013:-

Gen VK Singh praises Pervez Musharraf’s courage for crossing LoC before 1999 Kargil operation

Please see a video which gives the real facts of Kargil War by Pakistani, British and Indian TVs. This video shows General Pervez Musharraf and Jaswant Singh, former Indian Foreign Minister, in the talk show “The Outsider With Tim Sebastian” hosted by the legendary BBCjournalist Tim Sebastian. This video also includes a talk show of ARY News with Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and General Musharraf. India TV gives glimpses of the Kargil War and tells about the destruction of Ammunition Depot by Pakistani fire which caused Rs. 100 Crore loss to India. Then lastly a brief interview conducted by a female host of ND TV of India with Musharraf where she asks him,”Do you have any regrets about Kargil now that you are such a welcome visitor in India?”

I am no fan of General Musharraf but I like the way he smilingly gave her a very apt reply,”Do you expect me to ever say that ‘Yes, I regret it’ ? If somebody was to ask Indian Prime Minister ‘Do you regret having divided Pakistan and made Bangladesh?’, would he say ‘yes, we are very sorry’? How would you expect that I would regret?”

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[fatman17]

Let me try

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[khanasifm]

Let me try

Never mind found it

 

[fatman17]

Nishan-I-Haider is manufactured by Pakistan mint, Lahore. When ever the GHQ places an order for the Nishan-I-Haider, the national mint melts the captured weaopnry of the enemy and makes the medal. It is then presented to the recipients family. https://t.co/d5bkbYtpic

 

[Sunny4pak]

پاکستان، چائینیز سٹیلائٹ سے منسلک ہونیوالا پہلا ملک بن گیا۔

https://www.currentaffairs.com.pk/پاکستان،-چائینیز-سٹیلائٹ-سے-منسلک-ہون/

 

[fatman17]

Havaldar lalak jan shaheed, kargil (Nishan e Haider) https://t.co/HODTH3wKwr

 

[ghazi52]

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad today and addressed the participants of the National Security and War Course.
COAS shared his thoughts on security environment of the region and his vision of enduring peace in Pakistan. Highlighting internal and external challenges to National Security, COAS said that full spectrum of these challenges demands comprehensive national response, and strengthening of all state institutions. He said that Army will keep doing all that is required of us for provision of secure environment for sustained socio-economic progress.
COAS also reiterated that Pakistan Army is committed to defence and security of the country and shall continue to perform with national support.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed, President NDU

 

[ghazi52]

DG ISPR
@OfficialDGISPR

Mr. Shukrullah Atif Mashal, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and overall regional security situation were discussed.