Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) as chief guest at the rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank (Pilot Project), according to the military’s media wing.
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 and Pakistan Army, and various military and civilian officials of HIT.
HIT unveils Pakistan Army’s new HAIDER tank
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 manoevre characteristics. Crafted with state-of-the-art advanced technologies, HAIDER stands as a testament to Pakistani defense industry’s relentless pursuit of excellence in defense innovation.
COAS Asim Munir was briefed in detail about the technical capabilities of the HAIDER tank and the progress being made in achieving indigenization in arms and armament.
The top general 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.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) today as chief guest at the rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank (Pilot Project). #ISPR
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Earlier on arrival, the Pakistan Army chief was received by Chairman HIT.
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