Pakistan Army Chief expresses complete satisfaction on performance of Chinese TV 4 battle tanks

Pakistan Army Chief expresses complete satisfaction on performance of Chinese TV 4 battle tanks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed his complete satisfaction on the performance of newly inducted Chinese VT-4 tanks equipped with sophisticated technology and latest weapon system coupled with enhanced mobility.

After witnessing a corps level exercise at Kharian, General Qamar Bajwa stressed that realistic training in peace time was must to meet any eventuality. “Continued practice of operational drills is imperative for effective response to wide ranging threats,” he said, according to the media wing of armed forces, Inter Services Public Relaitons (ISPR).

The COAS witnessed culmination phase of the exercise aimed at validating operational concepts as a sequel to Army War Games.

The exercise aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks for various contingencies. The exercise involved employment of latest weapon systems including VT4 tanks and combat air support. COAS appreciated the operational readiness and professionalism of participating troops.

Earlier, on arrival Bajwa was received by Commander 1 Corps Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazher Mahmood in the exercise area followed by a comprehensive briefing on the exercise.