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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.

Alkar 81mm

 

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Additional TOWS, ATGW, SAMs are some of the items on a very long wish list.

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Pakistan outlines industry gains despite economic constraints

Jon Grevatt - Jane's Defence Weekly

22 September 2019

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has pointed to some of the gains its national defence industry has achieved despite continuing economic constraints. The MoDP’s recently published 2017–18 yearbook shows advancements in major programmes and how local enterprises are positioning for future expansion.

The book also provides insight into some of Pakistan’s major military programmes across air, land, and sea domains. These include the upgrades for armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and main battle tanks (MBTs), the development of the Al‐Khalid II MBTs, the production of JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft, and the development of Pakistan’s proposed next-generation fighter aircraft.

Indicating some of the pressure that local industry has been under in recent years, the report said the Pakistan Ordnance Factories Board (POF), one of the country’s largest defence enterprises, has had government subsidies reduced while production targets have increased.

 

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Miranshah - September 27, 2019
No PR-179/2019-ISPR

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Miranshah and interacted with tribal elders from North and South Waziristan Districts.

COAS said that cross border terrorist incidents are gradually reducing due to solidification of Pak-Afg border especially the ongoing fencing. However, enduring peace inside Pakistan is linked to peace in Afghanistan for which Pakistan is playing its role. COAS said that Afghanistan is our Brotherly Muslim neighbor and we wish peace in Afghanistan as much for Pakistan. COAS urged tribal mashrans to continue playing their elderly role in guiding the youth. Combination of experience & wisdom of elders with energy and talent of the youth is recipe for success.

Referring to few IED incidents in recent past, COAS asked them to stay alert and watchful against those facilitators and abettors who are morphed into peaceful citizens and working for the inimical forces. COAS said that dealing with those few through force is not difficult however even at the cost casualties of security forces we deal them ensuring that peaceful citizens are not harmed. It is only with mutual cooperation that we will defeat such terrorists.

Tribal elders assured COAS that they shall continue supporting security forces in maintaining security environment. They requested COAS for speedy completion of ongoing projects besides suggesting few additional. COAS said that gradually all projects shall get realised and upon completion these projects shall bring enduring peace, stability and prosperity in the area.
Commander Peshawer Corps was present during the meeting.

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Rawalpindi - October 3, 2019
No PR-181/2019-ISPR

Corps Commanders’ Conference presided by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) held at GHQ today.
Forum reviewed geo strategic & national security environment and ongoing situation in IOJ&K.

Forum acknowledged effective highlighting of Kashmir dispute exposing Indian human rights violations in under siege IOJ&K during UNGA session. Forum expressed appreciations for effectively dealing foreign backed efforts at destabilising Pakistan through various machinations. Commanders reiterated resolve for befitting response to any Indian misadventure or aggression being conveyed through irresponsible media statements by Indian military commanders.

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Infantry Weapons
Pakistan’s MoDP reveals orders for MANPADSs and other weapon systems in 2017–18
Gabriel Dominguez, London - Jane's Defence Weekly
08 October 2019

PNS Himmat firing the ‘Harbah’ naval cruise missile in January 2018. Source: Pakistan Navy

Pakistan's Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) revealed in its recently released yearbook for 2017-18 that the country ordered 52 9K129 Kornet-E anti-tank guided missile weapon systems and 295 FN-16 man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADSs) during that period.

The document stated that the deal for the Russian-made Kornet-E ATGWs, which is likely to have included hundreds of missiles, was valued at USD62.46 million, while the procurement of the Chinese-made third-generation MANPADSs was valued at USD25.13 million.

According to Jane's Infantry Weapons , the Kornet-E system comprises the 9M133-1 anti-tank and 9M133F-1 anti-structure missiles, the 9P163-1 GLS, along with the optional 1PN79-1 thermal sight.

The missile, which is armed with the 9N156-1 tandem-shaped charge warhead, has a stated maximum range of 5,500 m during the day and of 3,500 m at night. The warhead is claimed to be able to penetrate between 1,000 mm and 1,200 mm of vertically inclined rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) plates protected by explosive reactive armour (ERA).

The Chinese-made FN-16 is an upgrade on the FN-6 MANPADS that has been designed mainly for battlefield air defence to intercept low altitude and ultra-low altitude air targets. In particular, the FN-16 missile has an extended range of 6,000 m and the capability to pull an 18 g turn. If required, the FN-16 can also be integrated into an overall air defence system or a local air defence system.

Also purchased were 369 additional anti-tank rockets for the Pakistan Army for USD9 million to supplement the 1,430 rockets the army had ordered in 2016 to arm 158 Instalaza ALCOTAN-100 man-portable, shoulder-launched, lightweight anti-armour systems.

According to MoDP's latest yearbook, which was released in September, Pakistan also ordered 60 additional Chinese-made CM-400AKG air-launched anti-ship missiles for the air force for USD100 million.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

Alcotan procurement was somewhat dubious as there were rumors of some kickbacks and corruption. Because single use rockets might suit usa but not a cash strapped country like Pakistan

Infantry Weapons
Pakistan’s MoDP reveals orders for MANPADSs and other weapon systems in 2017–18
Gabriel Dominguez, London - Jane's Defence Weekly
08 October 2019

PNS Himmat firing the ‘Harbah’ naval cruise missile in January 2018. Source: Pakistan Navy

Pakistan's Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) revealed in its recently released yearbook for 2017-18 that the country ordered 52 9K129 Kornet-E anti-tank guided missile weapon systems and 295 FN-16 man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADSs) during that period.

The document stated that the deal for the Russian-made Kornet-E ATGWs, which is likely to have included hundreds of missiles, was valued at USD62.46 million, while the procurement of the Chinese-made third-generation MANPADSs was valued at USD25.13 million.

According to Jane's Infantry Weapons , the Kornet-E system comprises the 9M133-1 anti-tank and 9M133F-1 anti-structure missiles, the 9P163-1 GLS, along with the optional 1PN79-1 thermal sight.

The missile, which is armed with the 9N156-1 tandem-shaped charge warhead, has a stated maximum range of 5,500 m during the day and of 3,500 m at night. The warhead is claimed to be able to penetrate between 1,000 mm and 1,200 mm of vertically inclined rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) plates protected by explosive reactive armour (ERA).

The Chinese-made FN-16 is an upgrade on the FN-6 MANPADS that has been designed mainly for battlefield air defence to intercept low altitude and ultra-low altitude air targets. In particular, the FN-16 missile has an extended range of 6,000 m and the capability to pull an 18 g turn. If required, the FN-16 can also be integrated into an overall air defence system or a local air defence system.

Also purchased were 369 additional anti-tank rockets for the Pakistan Army for USD9 million to supplement the 1,430 rockets the army had ordered in 2016 to arm 158 Instalaza ALCOTAN-100 man-portable, shoulder-launched, lightweight anti-armour systems.

According to MoDP's latest yearbook, which was released in September, Pakistan also ordered 60 additional Chinese-made CM-400AKG air-launched anti-ship missiles for the air force for USD100 million.

 

[ghazi52]

The ML-1 project is of significant strategic importance as it will connect all major military centers with dual railway line on which cargo rail will move at 120 km/hour speed!

 

[Army research]

The ML-1 project is of significant strategic importance as it will connect all major military centers with dual railway line on which cargo rail will move at 120 km/hour speed!

Also incredibly close to the border,
Will only be functionable before a war starts, and then only if complete air defence and air superiority is achieved otherwise it will be bombed and missiled to smithereens ,
At least that's what I'd prioritize bombing as a enemy commander

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Alcotan procurement was somewhat dubious as there were rumors of some kickbacks and corruption. Because single use rockets might suit usa but not a cash strapped country like Pakistan

Well, technically, a rocket is single use

The issue is the launcher. The Alcotan-100 launcher is single-use, but on top of that, there's the added constraint of using a specific sight/targeting system (VOSEL). So, even if Pakistan starts manufacturing the Alcotan-100 missiles, it'll still need to import the VOSEL targeting system from Spain.

I believe we discussed this earlier with @PAR 5 . The more cost-effective solution, especially for an army as large as Pakistan, should have been to get the PD-7 sight/targeting system from Belarus with ToT. The PD-7 can fit to POF RPG-7 and provide a similar capability to the Alcotan-100/VOSEL. Basically, 80% of the gain at 20% of the cost.

And if we wanted a single-use rocket system (let's say to get a bigger ordnance load), we could've used the PD-7 as the basis and developed our own rocket around it (and make millions exporting that and doing what Spain, Sweden, etc are doing with their products). Heck, we could've just used the RPG-7 launcher as the basis to develop a new system integrated with the PD-7 (while re-using all of our existing RPG-7 stocks).

Also incredibly close to the border,
Will only be functionable before a war starts, and then only if complete air defence and air superiority is achieved otherwise it will be bombed and missiled to smithereens ,
At least that's what I'd prioritize bombing as a enemy commander

I agree. If the idea is to build a transportation network for defence, I'd prioritize a crazy complicated road system with redundancies, tunnels, reinforced bridges, and hidden repair depots (with concrete, planks, etc) nearby. That way, we'd be able to move 8x8 AFVs and other wheeled assets, and potentially, use fighters.

 

[PakShaheen79]

The ML-1 project is of significant strategic importance as it will connect all major military centers with dual railway line on which cargo rail will move at 120 km/hour speed!

Pakistan must build critical infrastructure along Indus on both sides with multiple built and ready to built bridges for rail and road transport.

 

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Omani Chief of Staff lauds Pak Army's fight against terrorism

October 15, 2019

Chief of Staff of Sultanate of Oman Lieutenant General Ahmed Bin Harith called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday and discussed matters of mutual interests.

The visiting General lauded Pakistan Army's achievements in fight against terrorism and continued efforts for regional peace and stability.

Earlier on arrival at the General Headquarters, the Chief of Staff of Oman presented guard of honor.

The visiting general laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to the martyrs.

 

[The Eagle]

Rawalpindi - October 15, 2019
No PR-185/2019-ISPR

Lieutenant General Ahmed Bin Harith Al-Nabhani, Chief of Staff, Sultan’s Armed Forces, Sultanate of Oman visited GHQ today and called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed. The visiting General lauded Pakistan Army’s achievements in fight against terrorism and continued efforts for regional peace and stability.
Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented guard of honour . The visiting general laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to martyrs

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[The Eagle]

Karachi - October 18, 2019
No PR-186/2019-ISPR

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Karachi. During the visit COAS addressed garrison officers, attended Closing Ceremony of PACES (Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) Championship and witnessed training exercise of mechanised formation. COAS talked to officers about environment, challenges and the response. While speaking to troops busy in training exercise, COAS said that regardless of the advancement in warfare technology, the basic traits of soldiering are linked with maintaining high standards of training and physical fitness. COAS said that Pakistan Army takes pride in maintaining high degree of training and physical fitness standards.

COAS also awarded prizes to winner of Army PACES and Young Soldiers Paces championship. Gujranwala Corps team won the 8th Army PACES Championship while Engineer Centre team won the 7th Young Soldiers Paces Championship.
Lieutenant General Humayun Aziz, Corps Commander Karachi accompanied COAS during the visit.