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As far as I remember this vehicle is being shown since 2016 have any agency even selected it till now ?
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On 14 October 2024, Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Advanced Research Development and Information Center (ARDIC) released a tender calling for lab testing and other equipment for a project to develop an active protection system (APS) for main battle tanks (MBT).
An APS is a defensive suite that helps armoured vehicles, such as MBTs, detect and neutralize incoming threats, such as anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and loitering munitions.
APS suites involve two main subsystems: a sensor to detect incoming objects and a solution to deprecate or destroy the threat. The latter element can involve either ‘soft-kill’ or ‘hard-kill’ measures.
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A ‘soft-kill’ system aims to deprecate a munition’s seeker with smoke or directional infrared emitters, while a ‘hard-kill’ solution will aim to intercept or destroy the threat. APS with hard-kill measures can launch their own munitions at the incoming munition or fire explosively formed penetrators at the nearing munition.
ARDIC is seeking a ‘lab measurement unit’, a ‘radar emulator unit’, and two ‘radar sensing units’. Based on the tender’s details, it seems that ARDIC is planning to use a radar for the sensor portion of the APS. The threat-neutralizing piece of the APS is not yet known, but currently, the majority of radar-based APS solutions can leverage either one or collectively.
It is not known if ARDIC is developing the APS for use on the Pakistan Army’s (PA) MBTs, like the VT-4 Haider and al-Khalid-series, or for an overseas customer. However, one of the goals of the Haider MBT program has been to gradually indigenize its subsystems so as to involve more of the domestic industry into its production process.
To date, ARDIC has developed an original fire control system (FCS) and gun control system (GCS) for the Haider. HIT also manufactures the entire gun system of the Haider. Thus, the ARDIC APS program could be an additional step in the direction towards localizing more of the Haider.
Heavy Industries Taxila to Develop Active Protection System (APS) for Tanks
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On 14 October 2024, Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Advanced Research Development and Information Center (ARDIC) released a tender calling for lab testing and other equipment for a project to develop an active protection system (APS) for main battle tanks (MBT).
An APS is a defensive suite that helps armoured vehicles, such as MBTs, detect and neutralize incoming threats, such as anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and loitering munitions.
APS suites involve two main subsystems: a sensor to detect incoming objects and a solution to deprecate or destroy the threat. The latter element can involve either ‘soft-kill’ or ‘hard-kill’ measures.
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A ‘soft-kill’ system aims to deprecate a munition’s seeker with smoke or directional infrared emitters, while a ‘hard-kill’ solution will aim to intercept or destroy the threat. APS with hard-kill measures can launch their own munitions at the incoming munition or fire explosively formed penetrators at the nearing munition.
ARDIC is seeking a ‘lab measurement unit’, a ‘radar emulator unit’, and two ‘radar sensing units’. Based on the tender’s details, it seems that ARDIC is planning to use a radar for the sensor portion of the APS. The threat-neutralizing piece of the APS is not yet known, but currently, the majority of radar-based APS solutions can leverage either one or collectively.
It is not known if ARDIC is developing the APS for use on the Pakistan Army’s (PA) MBTs, like the VT-4 Haider and al-Khalid-series, or for an overseas customer. However, one of the goals of the Haider MBT program has been to gradually indigenize its subsystems so as to involve more of the domestic industry into its production process.
To date, ARDIC has developed an original fire control system (FCS) and gun control system (GCS) for the Haider. HIT also manufactures the entire gun system of the Haider. Thus, the ARDIC APS program could be an additional step in the direction towards localizing more of the Haider.
Is the Pakistan Army Seeking an APS?
South Asia is not exempt from the growing adoption of sophisticated ATGMs and loitering munitions. In fact, South Asia is among the leading environments driving the deployment of these weapons across a variety of scenarios, from combined arms manoeuvres to extending counterinsurgency (COIN).
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Interesting both this and the HIT 12.7 HMG one is on tri/quad stands. It seems they are meant for border posts specially western border.
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HIT converts HAVAL H6 into modern security vehicle
Recorder ReportNovember 21, 2024
KARACHI: Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) has transformed the Chinese-manufactured HAVAL H6 into a sophisticated security vehicle, offering unprecedented protection at Rs. 20 million.
In collaboration with SAZGAR, HIT has engineered the vehicle to B6 level armour protection, capable of withstanding serious ballistic threats including 7.62x51mm ball ammunition and two DM51 hand grenades. Originally manufactured by Great Wall Motor Company Limited and owned by SAZGAR in Pakistan, the vehicle has been completely transformed into a high-end protective transportation solution.
The armoured HAVAL H6 features comprehensive technical enhancements - upgraded the vehicle’s brake system, tire configurations, and suspension design. The HIT technical team has also achieved a 20% engine performance boost through advanced speed chip technology, while carefully optimizing the vehicle’s load-bearing capacity and centre of gravity.
Targeting security-conscious commercial entities and individual clients, the vehicle embodies a perfect fusion of luxury automotive design and critical security engineering. With its commercial availability, the vehicle offers protection without compromising performance or aesthetic appeal.
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