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Is that True that Turkey is offering Atlay Tank technology to Pakistan during President Tayyab's Visit to Pakistan.?
 
invictus01 said:
While the internal mechanism might be obsolete (roller-delayed blowback)
It can play a role as a DMR with a 1×8 scope mounted on it (M110/MK-14/SCAR-17)
On top of that
Military doctrine is slowly shifted back from smaller calibres to larger ones
An example of which is the US army transition from 5.56 to 6.8 fury as a result of the lesson learnt from the Afghan war
So the question of this rifle being obsolete or not really depends on what configuration and what role we are intended this rifle to be used for
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The US Army desperately wanted to go back to a .30cal weapon without it being a .30cal weapon. The 6.8mm was about as close as they could get. Even then, IMO and that of others, this is another boondoggle. The pressures being generated by the round to achieve ridiculously high velocities from a short barreled rifle are insane. And, a reason why the platform also comes with a suppressor.

The Army could have gone with any number of commercially available rounds. 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 would have been good choices if accuracy at distance is necessary. Even my own AR-308 based 6.5C is capable of sub-MOA accuracy at 600M, which I am capable of.

I have fired G-3 clones and find them to be nice weapons. Not that I would use in an "assault" capacity but in a long range battle concept (300-600M), it is an ideal platform.
 

Unveiling the Battle-Tested: AK Rifles in Pakistani Military Service​

Global Defense Insight

The AK series rifles, derived from the legendary AK-47, have established themselves as iconic firearms in the realm of military weaponry. Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, the AK rifles have earned a reputation for their reliability, simplicity, and robustness. Pakistan received initial versions of Type56 rifles from China in the 60s and since then AK has been the backbone of the small arms arsenal of LEAs in Pakistan. Today Pakistani LEAs field AK rifles of Chinese, Russian, Bulgarian & Belarusian origin.

The following article will cover AK-pattern weapons used by Pakistani armed forces.

Pakistan received initial milled receiver versions in the 60s which were later complemented by newer stamped receiver models. The most distinctive feature of this firearm is its fixed spike bayonet. Rifle itself is copy of AK type3.

Stamped receiver Type56


Stamped receiver Type56, image via Military-Today.com


Both milled and stamped receiver models are in service today. Many were modified with modular stocks and picatinny rails to mount optics and tactical accessories. LMG version of Type56 is also used by LEAs in limited numbers.

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SSG operative with Type56-1


SSG operative with Type56-1, image via ISPR
This version is copy of AKS/AKMS and is also widely used by army, police, special forces and other LEAs. It comes with an under-folder stock and a stamped receiver. Old school spike bayonet was removed in this version due to its limited role in modern combat. Many rifles have been modified to meet the needs of modern combat.

This version was introduced 80s for export purposes mainly. It never made into Chinese service but was widely exported to many countries including Pakistan. It featured dark orange Bakelite furniture, side folding stock and a more ergonomic grip. This version is standard issue weapon in Pakistani army. POF is developing CW-39 for its replacement.

Type56-2,


Type-56-2, Image Via https://www.saracenexports.com/

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In late 1980s, Pakistan acquired a substantial number of Russian AKM rifles from surplus stocks of Afghan mujahideen fighters.

AKM from both sides, image from Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) - https://digitaltmuseum.se/011024370718


AKM from both sides, image from Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) – https://digitaltmuseum.se/011024370718


These battle-tested weapons found new purpose in Pakistan’s defense forces and are mostly used by FC KPK and KPK police. These rifles can be easily identified due to their distinguishing slanted barrel design and beefier furniture.

This Arsenal made Bulgarian origin rifle is used by SSG in limited numbers. This rifle is often seen with 40mm Arsenal UBGL-1 grenade launcher which justifies its adaptation because Chinese AKs were unable to mount UBGLs.

Arsenal AR-M1 762 assault rifle


Arsenal AR-M1 762 assault rifle, image via https://www.arsenalinc.com/
It can set apart from other similar rifles due to its milled receiver, black polymer furniture and distinguishing four port flash hider.

This Chinese rifle is based on Kalashnikov design with a few differences. Type81-1 version with polymer side folding stock like Type56-1 is in limited service with Pakistani special operations force SSG. Type81-1 was mainly intended for paratrooper use but later it also made it into PLA service as a standard rifle.

Type81-1 with side folding stock and polymer furniture


Type81-1 with side folding stock and polymer furniture, image via https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/
 
This Belarusian origin rifle is the latest addition to AK arsenal of Pakistani defense forces. This rifle feature side folding stock, cheek rest, polymer furniture and receiver length picatinny rail system.

VSK-100 assault rifle


VSK-100 assault rifle; image via https://pikabu.ru/


These rifles are currently used by regular army, paramilitary forces like FC KPK and Baluchistan and other LEAs like police, ASF and levies. Rifles were also showcased by POF on IDEAS 2022.

Author:​

Aneeb Ur Rehman is an firearms enthusiast.
 
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Complete labelled display of weapons used by Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK/TTP) terrorists in yesterday’s Jandola Fort attack in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
 
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Yesterday, Boing 747 cargo plane flew from Leige in Belgium and landed in Lahore. So what’s the big deal? Well Leige is the head quarters of FN HERSTAL. PA is already using their sniper rifles. I don’t think a new shipment of sniper rifles would justify a Jumbo jet cargo flight. Maybe something new, a shipment of SCAR? Zarvan maybe you were always right😉

I remember, a few years ago there were some internet noise associating General Bajwa with Belgium. Youthias were even saying that he is moving there or has a house there. Maybe his visits to Belgium were misconstrued. Any TOT is usually preceded by import of finished products.
 
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