Pakistan commissioned new state of the art Chinese VT 4 Main Battle Tank

Pakistan commissioned new state of the art Chinese VT 4 Main Battle Tank

RAWALPINDI – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visitedGujranwala to witness commissioning of state of the art Chinese origin VT-4Tank into Strike Formation.

COAS witnessed demonstration of VT-4 Tank which is a robust war fightingmachine. Based on its advanced armour protection, high manoeuvrability andexceptional firepower, VT-4 can be compared with any modern main battletank of the world. Equipped with auto transmission system and deep waterfording operation capability, it is considered as a potent weapon of strikeformations.

COAS also visited Dynamic Integrated Training Simulator of VT-4.

Interacting with officers and troops, COAS said continuous up-gradation ofconventional capabilities is imperative for maintaining qualitative edgeover adversary and deter aggression.

VT-4 Tank is another symbol of Pakistan – China strategic cooperation anddefence collaboration, and its induction will boost strike capabilities ofour formations, COAS remarked.

Pakistan Army chief said that the fast changing dynamics of warfare demandhighest degree of professionalism and rigorous training with due focus onharnessing sophisticated technologies.