Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) as chief guest at rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank (Pilot Project) report, citing news release of ISPR.

Ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Peoples Republic of China, key officials of Chinese state company NORINCO, high officials of government of Pakistan and Pakistan Army and various military and civilian officials of HIT.

During ceremony, HIT unveiled its new Tank HAIDER, which has been indigenously manufactured through collaboration with NORINCO China and various industries in Pakistan.

HAIDER embodies cutting-edge technology and impressive capability in domain of tank warfare having remarkable firepower, protection and maneuver characteristics.

Crafted with state-of-the-art advanced technologies, HAIDER stands as testament to Pakistani defence industry’s relentless pursuit of excellence in defense innovation.

COAS was briefed in detail about technical capabilities of HAIDER tank and progress being made in achieving indigenisation in arms and armament.

COAS visited other manufacturing facilities within Heavy Industrial Complex and appreciated commitment of officers and workforce in achievement of another technological milestone.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 07 2024

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