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Military convoy on a dirt road in a rural area with hills in the background.

Pakistan Army Accelerates Light Armoured Vehicle Procurement

The Pakistan Army is rapidly bolstering its defence capabilities with the procurement of Light Armoured Vehicles, including around 300 Dongfeng Mengshi CSK-182 vehicles acquired since 2021. Fresh footage from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reveals a diverse fleet of armoured vehicles in action, featuring Chinese designs and US-origin MaxxPro MRAPs.

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Modern light armoured vehicle on rocky outcropping in desert landscape with long shadows.

Pakistan Army's LAV Program Evolves Through Foreign Partnerships

The Pakistan Army has made a remarkable transformation in its armoured vehicle capabilities, evolving from importing off-the-shelf vehicles to producing its own Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) in partnership with foreign manufacturers. Over nearly two decades, the Army has progressed from ad hoc imports to establishing production partnerships led by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT).

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