General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) as chief guest at the rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank (Pilot Project).
Irfan Ali
General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M),
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) as
chief guest at the rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank (Pilot Project).
The ceremony was attended by
Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, key officials of Chinese state
company NORINCO, high officials of Government of Pakistan & Pakistan Army,
and various military and civilian officials of HIT. During the ceremony, HIT
unveiled its new Tank HAIDER, which has been indigenously manufactured through
collaboration with NORINCO China and various industries of Pakistan.
HAIDER embodies cutting-edge
technology and impressive capability in the domain of tank warfare having
remarkable firepower, protection and manoeuvre characteristics. Crafted with
state-of-the-art advanced technologies, HAIDER stands as a testament to Pakistani
defence industry’s relentless pursuit of excellence in defence innovation.
COAS was briefed in detail about the
technical capabilities of the HAIDER tank and the progress being made in
achieving indigenization in arms and armament.
COAS also visited other manufacturing
facilities within the Heavy Industrial Complex and appreciated the commitment
of the officers and workforce in successful achievement of another
technological milestone.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was received
by Chairman HIT.
