Pakistan Army Orders 200 More SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzer Units !

You should just concentrate on your family buisness!

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You have to admit though.. they are making big bucks on this and the pink Poppy flower..guess what's the market for it .. pakistan, since opium addiction has disappeared in Afghanistan and whose helping in smuggling

..thou shalt not be named
 
You have to admit though.. they are making big bucks on this and the pink Poppy flower..guess what's the market for it .. pakistan, since opium addiction has disappeared in Afghanistan and whose helping in smuggling

..thou shalt not be named
Yea, let's all move to Afghanistan and live amongst the civilised people, please lead the way.
 
Pardon for the boring post.
The current battlefield has been revolutionized by the AI and it related spectrum of warfare.

By buying off shelf solutions we may be limiting our investment in our local industry.We can never match our regional enemies as far as the purchasing power is concerned considering our economic conditions.

No country, no matter how well established in military and economy, can afford a total breakout of war with another nation now a days of asymmetric warfare enabled by AI solutions.
And we certainly can't.

Israel vs Iran or Russia vs Ukraine you can see the paradigm shifting immensely.

This news keeps on reminding me about the following videos where tactics & technology wins over the big ticket items.

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True what you say bro. Out of all the legacy weaponry being employed in modern wars, it is long range artillery still earning its keep. Russian artillery has decimated Uki forces on the battlefield.
 
Pardon for the boring post.
The current battlefield has been revolutionized by the AI and it related spectrum of warfare.

By buying off shelf solutions we may be limiting our investment in our local industry.We can never match our regional enemies as far as the purchasing power is concerned considering our economic conditions.

No country, no matter how well established in military and economy, can afford a total breakout of war with another nation now a days of asymmetric warfare enabled by AI solutions.
And we certainly can't.

Israel vs Iran or Russia vs Ukraine you can see the paradigm shifting immensely.

This news keeps on reminding me about the following videos where tactics & technology wins over the big ticket items.

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Good points. But, you can easily make these artillery pieces smart and intelligent by networking them with ultra-intelligent UAVs like TB2s, Akinjis etc. for an effective and pinpoint firing support to decimate the enemy locations. This tactic has been proved to be effective in a number of hot battlefields....
 
Pardon for the boring post.
The current battlefield has been revolutionized by the AI and it related spectrum of warfare.

By buying off shelf solutions we may be limiting our investment in our local industry.We can never match our regional enemies as far as the purchasing power is concerned considering our economic conditions.

No country, no matter how well established in military and economy, can afford a total breakout of war with another nation now a days of asymmetric warfare enabled by AI solutions.
And we certainly can't.

Israel vs Iran or Russia vs Ukraine you can see the paradigm shifting immensely.

This news keeps on reminding me about the following videos where tactics & technology wins over the big ticket items.

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What is easier to deter and destroy ?

1. A drone
2. A missile
3. An artillery shell.

3. Yes, its harder to detect, and even harder to intercept and destroy.
 
Good points. But, you can easily make these artillery pieces smart and intelligent by networking them with ultra-intelligent UAVs like TB2s, Akinjis etc. for an effective and pinpoint firing support to decimate the enemy locations. This tactic has been proved to be effective in a number of hot battlefields....
Don't underestimate local systems in terms of artillery :

LASER DESIGNATOR & RANGE FINDER (LDR-4N)


LDR-N.png

LDR-A4N is a high performance, compact and light weight system. The low mass and volume of the equipment enables the complete system to be carried by a soldier either in its transit case or in the soldier's rucksack. The LDR-4N is capable of designating up to 5 km using any user-defined codes, with excellent beam quality and stable bore sight over the full temperature range.

Features​

  • cquires target coordinates by measuring Range, Elevation and Azimuth Angle to the target with respect to LDR-4N
  • Designates a target for laser-guided weapon homing on the laser spot



FORWARD ARTILLERY OBSERVATION DEVICE (FAOD-2)

FAOD.png

FAOD-2 is a compact multi-sensor observation device. It is employed for target GPS coordinates calculation on LCC grid, and forward area surveillance with the help of in-built thermal imager, Day sight and associated sensors.


ARTILLERY FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM (AFCS)


afcs.png

OVERVIEW​

PAKFIRE is a modular, reliable, secure, user friendly and fully integrated Artillery Fire Control System that automates all operational functions of artillery and ensures fast and accurate fire on targets. It provides an automated solution for Preparation, Coordination, Dissemination, Execution and Modification of Fire Support Plan, Fire Plan, and Gun programs. It has a scalable system architecture that is suitable for present combat scenarios and can be deployed at all combat echelons. It has been tested thoroughly in field trials and inducted in Pakistan Army.

ARTILLERY FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM​

pakfire01.jpg

PAKFIRE is a modular, reliable, secure, user friendly and fully integrated Artillery Fire Control System that automates all operational functions of artillery and ensures fast and accurate fire on targets. It provides an automated solution for Preparation , Coordination, Dissemination, Execution and Modification of Fire Support Plan, Fire Plan and Gun Programs. It has a scalable system architecture that is suitable for present combat scenarios and can be deployed at all combat echelons. PAKFIRE interfaces with all types of external systems, like radars, meteorological systems, UAVs and Command and Control through wired/wireless media.

Major Modules​

Artillery Fire Direction Module receives target information from Forward Observers, Counter Bombardment and Fire Support Organizations. The data of met system and non standard conditions is then added to calculate fast and accurate firing data which is then transmitted to guns and digital message units using wired or wireless media.

Fire Support Planning Module s designed to integrate fire support with the maneuver plan. It assists in the preparation, coordination, dissemination, execution and modification of Fire Support Plan (FSP). All types of GIS functionalities like map navigation, drawing of tactical and military symbols, preparation of operational overlays etc have been incorporated.

Counter Bombardment Module ntegrates external sensors like Radars, UAVs etc with PAKFIRE for speedy transfer of information. It assists commanders and staff in employment of Locating Resources by providing Software Aids/Tools. It shows various charts , plots, HB List and CB Task Table generated automatically by the system.

Supporting Functions Module enables commanders in allocation, modification and management of resources like ammunition,weapons, vehicles and manpower.

FEATURES​

  • Facilitates Observer in identification/acquisition of targets and passage of fire orders
  • Handles all artillery procedures and functions
  • Computes accurate ballistic data for all types of ammunition
  • Incorporates scanned, vector imagery and 3D terrain maps
  • Available for battery, regimental, divisional and up to operational level configurations
  • Advanced level of networking features to ensure continuous connectivity
  • Ruggedized hardware to work in harsh environmental conditions based on Military specifications

PAKSIM

ARTILLERY FORWARD OBSERVOR SIMULATOR​

paksim.png
paksim3.png

Artillery Forward Observer Simulator (AFOS) is a computer based system whose purpose is to provide training for the forward observer of the artillery.

The system provides realistic environment for the training of observer in a class room/simulation lab. Budget reductions and limitations of live fire opportunities have adversely affected the proficiency of the forward observer. For these types of reasons, an alternative method for training the forward observer must be found to provide almost realistic environments in order to accomplish the fire missions. One solution is to develop and use a computer simulation system in order to enhance training and operations.

Training of Forward Artillery Observer is a necessary and continuous process and its aim is to enhance observer's skills and capabilities. It is necessary to have a system which provides training that would enhance the capabilities of the observer to react promptly to various situations in war.

Small range practices are not enough to improve the quality of observers because the observations recorded and _ various F corrections passed are not realistic. It is essential to have a system (Artillery Forward Observer Simulator), which would enhance the quality of training of forward observers without engaging ammunition and other expenditure.
 
Hold your horses..as soon as we start a new war around our region we will get them

Potential candidate are middle east or Afghanistan
And you propose to deploy SP Artillery in Afghan mountains. Further to that, you think that PA will deploy its Armored forces against Afghanistan and in Middle East instead of bolstering I, II, XXX, XXXI and V Corps against India.

21 gun Salute to you
 
And you propose to deploy SP Artillery in Afghan mountains. Further to that, you think that PA will deploy its Armored forces against Afghanistan and in Middle East instead of bolstering I, II, XXX, XXXI and V Corps against India.

21 gun Salute to you
No .I said pa will help in another regional war and as payout will get free weapons

I hope you can read English

E.g we provided free transport to American equipment used the money not to fix the destroyed roads but military aid

That fixing came from tax payer money
 
The concern lies in further development of this project.

Some things that have been stated before already but let me briefly explain those.
1. An initial variant of the gun was developed & tested by HIT several years ago.
2. PA was supplied with a limited batch of several examples for trials & testing. But order was not placed as (see point 3).
3. Currently the gun is being further developed into a improved variant with top of the line specs as a foreign customer is funding the development. So the PA has opted to wait it out and eventually procure the improved variant once it's ready.
 
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Don't underestimate local systems in terms of artillery :

LASER DESIGNATOR & RANGE FINDER (LDR-4N)

LDR-N.png

LDR-A4N is a high performance, compact and light weight system. The low mass and volume of the equipment enables the complete system to be carried by a soldier either in its transit case or in the soldier's rucksack. The LDR-4N is capable of designating up to 5 km using any user-defined codes, with excellent beam quality and stable bore sight over the full temperature range.

Features​

  • cquires target coordinates by measuring Range, Elevation and Azimuth Angle to the target with respect to LDR-4N
  • Designates a target for laser-guided weapon homing on the laser spot



FORWARD ARTILLERY OBSERVATION DEVICE (FAOD-2)

FAOD.png

FAOD-2 is a compact multi-sensor observation device. It is employed for target GPS coordinates calculation on LCC grid, and forward area surveillance with the help of in-built thermal imager, Day sight and associated sensors.


ARTILLERY FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM (AFCS)


afcs.png

OVERVIEW​

PAKFIRE is a modular, reliable, secure, user friendly and fully integrated Artillery Fire Control System that automates all operational functions of artillery and ensures fast and accurate fire on targets. It provides an automated solution for Preparation, Coordination, Dissemination, Execution and Modification of Fire Support Plan, Fire Plan, and Gun programs. It has a scalable system architecture that is suitable for present combat scenarios and can be deployed at all combat echelons. It has been tested thoroughly in field trials and inducted in Pakistan Army.

ARTILLERY FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM​

pakfire01.jpg

PAKFIRE is a modular, reliable, secure, user friendly and fully integrated Artillery Fire Control System that automates all operational functions of artillery and ensures fast and accurate fire on targets. It provides an automated solution for Preparation , Coordination, Dissemination, Execution and Modification of Fire Support Plan, Fire Plan and Gun Programs. It has a scalable system architecture that is suitable for present combat scenarios and can be deployed at all combat echelons. PAKFIRE interfaces with all types of external systems, like radars, meteorological systems, UAVs and Command and Control through wired/wireless media.

Major Modules​

Artillery Fire Direction Module receives target information from Forward Observers, Counter Bombardment and Fire Support Organizations. The data of met system and non standard conditions is then added to calculate fast and accurate firing data which is then transmitted to guns and digital message units using wired or wireless media.

Fire Support Planning Module s designed to integrate fire support with the maneuver plan. It assists in the preparation, coordination, dissemination, execution and modification of Fire Support Plan (FSP). All types of GIS functionalities like map navigation, drawing of tactical and military symbols, preparation of operational overlays etc have been incorporated.

Counter Bombardment Module ntegrates external sensors like Radars, UAVs etc with PAKFIRE for speedy transfer of information. It assists commanders and staff in employment of Locating Resources by providing Software Aids/Tools. It shows various charts , plots, HB List and CB Task Table generated automatically by the system.

Supporting Functions Module enables commanders in allocation, modification and management of resources like ammunition,weapons, vehicles and manpower.

FEATURES​

  • Facilitates Observer in identification/acquisition of targets and passage of fire orders
  • Handles all artillery procedures and functions
  • Computes accurate ballistic data for all types of ammunition
  • Incorporates scanned, vector imagery and 3D terrain maps
  • Available for battery, regimental, divisional and up to operational level configurations
  • Advanced level of networking features to ensure continuous connectivity
  • Ruggedized hardware to work in harsh environmental conditions based on Military specifications

PAKSIM

ARTILLERY FORWARD OBSERVOR SIMULATOR​

paksim.png
paksim3.png

Artillery Forward Observer Simulator (AFOS) is a computer based system whose purpose is to provide training for the forward observer of the artillery.

The system provides realistic environment for the training of observer in a class room/simulation lab. Budget reductions and limitations of live fire opportunities have adversely affected the proficiency of the forward observer. For these types of reasons, an alternative method for training the forward observer must be found to provide almost realistic environments in order to accomplish the fire missions. One solution is to develop and use a computer simulation system in order to enhance training and operations.

Training of Forward Artillery Observer is a necessary and continuous process and its aim is to enhance observer's skills and capabilities. It is necessary to have a system which provides training that would enhance the capabilities of the observer to react promptly to various situations in war.

Small range practices are not enough to improve the quality of observers because the observations recorded and _ various F corrections passed are not realistic. It is essential to have a system (Artillery Forward Observer Simulator), which would enhance the quality of training of forward observers without engaging ammunition and other expenditure.
The FAOD is itself a family consisting of 2 developed and 1 under Dev system.
FAOD GEN 1
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FAOD GEN 2
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FAOD GEN 3
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And ofcourse there are some products from Private sector as well. Like this Multi purpose bino from Shibli.
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