The Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on Wednesday unveiled its indigenously manufactured “HAIDER” tank (Pilot Project) at a rollout ceremony attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir as chief guest, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement.

The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of China, key officials of Chinese state company NORINCO, high-ranking officials of the government and Pakistan Army, along with several military and civilian officials of HIT.

The tank has been indigenously manufactured through collaboration with NORINCO China and various industries of Pakistan.

During his visit, COAS Munir was briefed about the technical capabilities of the HAIDER tank and the progress being made in achieving indigenisation in arms and armament.

COAS also visited other manufacturing facilities in the Heavy Industrial Complex and appreciated the commitment of the officers and workforce in successful achievement of another technological milestone.

Earlier on arrival, COAS Munir was welcomed by the HIT chairman.

HAIDER embodies cutting-edge technology and impressive capability in the domain of tank warfare having remarkable firepower, protection and manoeuvre characteristics.

Crafted with state-of-the-art advanced technologies, HAIDER stands as a testament to the Pakistani defence industry’s relentless pursuit of excellence in defence innovation.