In a major boost to Pakistan’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) showcased its latest technological marvel – the HAIDER Main Battle Tank. The rollout ceremony was graced by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday at the prestigious HIT facility.
Developed through collaborative efforts between Pakistan’s HIT and China’s state-owned NORINCO, the HAIDER tank represents a leap forward in advancing Pakistan’s tank warfare prowess. It boasts cutting-edge technology, formidable firepower, robust protection systems and enhanced maneuverability characteristics.
The milestone event was attended by dignitaries including the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, high-ranking Pakistani government and military officials, underlining the strategic defense collaboration between the two nations.
COAS Munir was briefed in-depth on HAIDER’s technical capabilities, indigenization progress made by HIT across arms and armaments manufacturing. He commended the engineers and workforce for their commitment towards achieving self-reliance in critical defense technologies.
Crafted With Advanced Technologies for Battlefield Supremacy
Integrating state-of-the-art systems, the HAIDER Main Battle Tank exemplifies Pakistan’s relentless pursuit of indigenous defense innovation excellence. Its cutting-edge features aim to provide the Pakistan Army a decisive edge on future battlefields.
During the visit, Gen. Munir also toured other advanced manufacturing facilities at the Heavy Industrial Complex. He lauded HIT’s role in bolstering Pakistan’s defence industrial base through consistent technological breakthroughs over the decades.
The HAIDER tank rollout marks a significant milestone for HIT and Pakistan’s defence production industry. It highlights intensifying Pak-China defence collaboration geared towards co-developing next-generation weapon systems and military hardware for regional security.
As Pakistan enhances self-reliance across its supply chains, domestic defence manufacturing plays a pivotal part. Advanced battle tank and armoured vehicle production helps reduce import dependencies while catalyzing technology transfers, job creation and economic progress.
