Ukraine on verge of signing new deal with Pakistan

[Zarvan]

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine
Pakistan’s delegation, included Secretary Defence Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah, officially visited Ukraine in order to attend the second meeting of the joint commission on military and defense production fields.

Secretary Defence has also visited the SE “Malyshev Plant” in Kharkiv where he familiarization with the production of modern Ukrainian armored vehicles. He mentioned that Pakistan values its relations with Ukraine and believes that the relationship will strengthen with the passage of time.

Some sources reported that Ukraine is on the verge of signing a deal to provide Pakistan with new and upgraded main battle tanks.

In April, “Delovaya Stolitsa” interviewed Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Maj. Gen (retired) Athar Abbas, who told Delovaya Stolitsa that Pakistan could be interested in 100 Oplot-P (export version for Pakistan) main battle tanks.

At the end of the May, “Podrobnosti” reported of the SE “Malyshev Plant” completing an Oplot-P main battle tank destined for Pakistan, but for testing as part of a tender. Pakistan had tested the Oplot-M in 2015 as well.

Early, the Pakistani government has signed an agreement with Ukraine for the supply of 200 engines to equip the Al Khalid-Improved main battle tank (MBT), according to Pakistani defence officials.

According to Ukrainian media reports, Ukraine and Pakistan also have started implementing a bilateral agreement for the upgrade of the Pakistan Army’s T-80UD Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Ukraine’s Interfax news agency reveals that representatives of Ukraine’s largest state-run defense contractor have met with Pakistan defense industry officials at this year’s International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi in late February and concluded a number of agreements.

According to two signed contracts, Ukraine is slated to supply 88 tank sights and kick off a pilot project for the overhaul of an initial batch of five Pakistan Army T-80UD MBTs, which, depending on Islamabad’s satisfaction with the upgrade work on the first five tanks, will extend to the army’s entire inventory of around 300 T-80UD MBTs.

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine

http://defence-blog.com/army/ukraine-on-verge-of-signing-new-deal-with-pakistan.html​

 

[Arsalan]

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine
Pakistan’s delegation, included Secretary Defence Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah, officially visited Ukraine in order to attend the second meeting of the joint commission on military and defense production fields.

Secretary Defence has also visited the SE “Malyshev Plant” in Kharkiv where he familiarization with the production of modern Ukrainian armored vehicles. He mentioned that Pakistan values its relations with Ukraine and believes that the relationship will strengthen with the passage of time.

Some sources reported that Ukraine is on the verge of signing a deal to provide Pakistan with new and upgraded main battle tanks.

In April, “Delovaya Stolitsa” interviewed Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Maj. Gen (retired) Athar Abbas, who told Delovaya Stolitsa that Pakistan could be interested in 100 Oplot-P (export version for Pakistan) main battle tanks.

At the end of the May, “Podrobnosti” reported of the SE “Malyshev Plant” completing an Oplot-P main battle tank destined for Pakistan, but for testing as part of a tender. Pakistan had tested the Oplot-M in 2015 as well.

Early, the Pakistani government has signed an agreement with Ukraine for the supply of 200 engines to equip the Al Khalid-Improved main battle tank (MBT), according to Pakistani defence officials.

According to Ukrainian media reports, Ukraine and Pakistan also have started implementing a bilateral agreement for the upgrade of the Pakistan Army’s T-80UD Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Ukraine’s Interfax news agency reveals that representatives of Ukraine’s largest state-run defense contractor have met with Pakistan defense industry officials at this year’s International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi in late February and concluded a number of agreements.

According to two signed contracts, Ukraine is slated to supply 88 tank sights and kick off a pilot project for the overhaul of an initial batch of five Pakistan Army T-80UD MBTs, which, depending on Islamabad’s satisfaction with the upgrade work on the first five tanks, will extend to the army’s entire inventory of around 300 T-80UD MBTs.

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine

Secretary Defense Lt General (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah during an official visit to Ukraine

http://defence-blog.com/army/ukraine-on-verge-of-signing-new-deal-with-pakistan.html​

Old news. Have been in circulation for around a month now. Dont know why the blogs keep sharing and posting the same things again and again as "new development". People keep falling for the same trap again and again.

On one hand there are mentions of T90 and VT4 coming for evaluation and on other and sharing this . . . . . .

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Suprised how we can't make a engine and have to buy stuff from Ukraine of all the countries
While India is getting full transfer of tech on all aspects

 

[Viking 63]

The factory looks 100 years old !!

 

[Zarvan]

Old news. Have been in circulation for around a month now. Dont know why the blogs keep sharing and posting the same things again and again as "new development". People keep falling for the same trap again and again.

On one hand there are mentions of T90 and VT4 coming for evaluation and on other and sharing this . . . . . .

Our forum is becoming a big source of news for these defence websites

 

[BetterPakistan]

Our forum is becoming a big source of news for these defence websites

Will PA proceed with Oplot-P and Al Khalid 2 simultaneously?

 

[Hassan Guy]

Suprised how we can't make a engine and have to buy stuff from Ukraine of all the countries
While India is getting full transfer of tech on all aspects

????
India is buying T-90 from Russia!

 

[Zarvan]

Will PA proceed with Oplot-P and Al Khalid 2 simultaneously?

Yes they will proceed AL HAIDER is meant to replace all our older Tanks

 

[BetterPakistan]

Yes they will proceed AL HAIDER is meant to replace all our older Tanks

Pakistan Army has about a little over 2600 tanks today.

Al Khalid = 420
T-80UD = 320
Al Zarrar = 600
Type 59 = 600
Type 69 = 400
Type 85 = 300

Total = 2640

Which tanks Pakistan Army intends to replace?

Secondly, Will Pakistan Army order more Al Khalid tanks after 200 Al Khalid 2 tanks are completed or it will proceed with only Al Haider tank after 200 Al Khalid 2 are inducted?

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Pakistan Army has about a little over 2600 tanks today.

Al Khalid = 420
T-80UD = 320
Al Zarrar = 600
Type 59 = 600
Type 69 = 400
Type 85 = 300

Total = 2640

Which tanks Pakistan Army intends to replace?

Secondly, Will Pakistan Army order more Al Khalid tanks after 200 Al Khalid 2 tanks are completed or it will proceed with only Al Haider tank after 200 Al Khalid 2 are inducted?

Speculation on my end, but if the Oplot-P is selected for Haider, it will be to re-manufacture the T-80UDs (into Oplot-Ps) and replace the Type 85s. The al-Khalid 1 and, later, the al-Khalid 2 will be bought to replace the Type 59 and Type 69s. In all likelihood, the AK2 will likely be the template for re-manufacturing the AK.

 

[dilpakistani]

the only added benefit from Ukraine is probably the unaccounted kickbacks... otherwise we could have better options

 

[Beast]

Suprised how we can't make a engine and have to buy stuff from Ukraine of all the countries
While India is getting full transfer of tech on all aspects

Don't believe the hype of TOT. Engine will never be on table for tech transfer. It's mere assemble of this critical parts from overseas. Ask Indian what kind of high power disel engine has india make so far?

 

[Smoking Snakes]

Pakistan Army has about a little over 2600 tanks today.

Al Khalid = 420
T-80UD = 320
Al Zarrar = 600
Type 59 = 600
Type 69 = 400
Type 85 = 300

Total = 2640

Which tanks Pakistan Army intends to replace?

Secondly, Will Pakistan Army order more Al Khalid tanks after 200 Al Khalid 2 tanks are completed or it will proceed with only Al Haider tank after 200 Al Khalid 2 are inducted?

Pakistan Army has 2050 tanks in service.
From 1975 onwards it acquired 825 Type 59, Type-59s bought prior to that are too old. 500 of T-59 upgraded to AZ.
It also acquired in the same period 300 Type-69, 285 Type-85, 330 MBT-2000, 320 T-80.

 

[Zhukov]

Pakistan Army has 2050 tanks in service.
From 1975 onwards it acquired 825 Type 59, Type-59s bought prior to that are too old. 500 of T-59 upgraded to AZ.
It also acquired in the same period 300 Type-69, 285 Type-85, 330 MBT-2000, 320 T-80.

Thread Derailer Troll Alert!!!!!!

 

[CHACHA"G"]

Pakistan Army has about a little over 2600 tanks today.

Al Khalid = 420
T-80UD = 320
Al Zarrar = 600
Type 59 = 600
Type 69 = 400
Type 85 = 300

Total = 2640

Which tanks Pakistan Army intends to replace?

Secondly, Will Pakistan Army order more Al Khalid tanks after 200 Al Khalid 2 tanks are completed or it will proceed with only Al Haider tank after 200 Al Khalid 2 are inducted?

My guess is PA will replace T-69 first so I am hopping for 320 upgrade T-80UDs (T-84OP,P ) and 300 to 400+ New build T-84OP-P , total 700+ T-84 or Al-Haider .
Al-Khalid will replace all other . Rest Time will tell .
Majority of T-59 are Al-Zarrar now.