Army inducts indigenously developed A-100 rocket to its arsenal
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The military on Friday announced that it has inducted an indigenously developed A-100 rocket as part of its Multiple Launch Rocket System of the artillery corps.
"With a range of over 100 kilometres, the rocket is a highly effective and potent interdiction that can effectively disrupt [the] enemy's mobilisation and assembly," read a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to the ISPR, a ceremony was held to mark the induction with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the chief guest.
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Speaking on the occasion, the army chief paid "rich tributes to scientists and engineers for indigenously developing [the] A-100 Rocket which shall augment the existing conventional firepower capabilities of Pakistan Army".
Gen Bajwa emphasised the army's resolve to strengthen its conventional capabilities so "the challenge of a full spectrum threat can be met successfully".
The army chief lauded the role of the defence industry which has "maintained steady progress in the recent times and has contributed to the defence of Pakistan", the ISPR said.
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Jan 04, 2019 11:14pm
‘Gen Bajwa emphasised the army's resolve to strengthen its conventional capabilities so "the challenge of a full spectrum threat can be met successfully".
Enemy be warned.
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Jan 04, 2019 11:15pm
Pakistan can earn billions by exporting to friendly countries.
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Jan 04, 2019 11:51pm
Commendable. Make as many as possible. That's the solution to S400
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Jan 04, 2019 11:54pm
Good achievement. Hope we can sell these to many countries too.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:02am
It would be most effective if the delivery mechanism was made mobile. The strike capacity would be enhanced.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:03am
Bravo
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Jan 05, 2019 12:28am
Indigenous?!!!!
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Jan 05, 2019 12:34am
Mashallah,
Good read for our neighbors.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:37am
Quite familiar to Chinese A-100 MRL, and that explains its origin.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:37am
Indigenously copied from chinese, who copied it from russia.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:41am
"Range of over 100km". But what is the exact range?
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Jan 05, 2019 12:47am
@Zahid, Its not meant to counter S-400. But, its always better not having to depend on others for defense needs.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:52am
It is as much indigenous as Jf-17.
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Jan 05, 2019 12:53am
@Zahid, So Rocket launcher is the response to S-400, quite an expert you are !
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Jan 05, 2019 12:54am
A variant of Chinese A-100 MRL which itself is based on BM-30 Smerch.
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Jan 05, 2019 01:23am
Why do we need these new additions to our arsenal? Instead of increasing military expenses our government should be planning on making serious and drastic cuts to these. We have minimum deterrence and don't need more aggressive weaponry.
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Jan 05, 2019 01:55am
@Zahid, Solution to S-400?
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Jan 05, 2019 01:55am
Should I be laughing?
The A-100 is a 300 mm, 10-tube multiple rocket launcher developed by Beijing-based China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT, also known as 1st Space Academy) for the Chinese PLA ground forces. It is a derivative of Weishi Rockets WS-1 with simple cascade terminal inertial guidance.
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Jan 05, 2019 02:00am
Pakistan needs good education schools, not weapons
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Jan 05, 2019 02:00am
How much? What a waste
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Jan 05, 2019 02:02am
Self reliance not dependence is the key. Keep it up!!
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Jan 05, 2019 02:04am
Proud of our scientists and defence industry experts .you are saving our lives and cash
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Jan 05, 2019 02:28am
Army not building. Scientists are build. Most army have 12 grade education
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Jan 05, 2019 02:36am
well done!!!
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Jan 05, 2019 02:44am
Now India can buy more arms to maintain the balance
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Jan 05, 2019 02:55am
Balance of power in any region needs balanced defense capability. Most weapon producing countries are exporting this capability for peaceful defensive purposes. It may also bring foreign exchange. Good Job done for PK defense!
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Jan 05, 2019 03:26am
@Zak, relax , no one wants to take over a mess you have
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Jan 05, 2019 03:37am
Meanwhile millions dying of hunger
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Jan 05, 2019 04:28am
PAK Army growing strength to strength
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Jan 05, 2019 04:30am
Wasteful expenditures on weapons that will only be used for demo purposes.
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Jan 05, 2019 04:44am
What an excellent use of loans of KSA, UAE, China and elsewhere
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Jan 05, 2019 05:39am
When it will be used??
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Jan 05, 2019 05:40am
For the price of one you could install thousands of hand pumps for drinking water.
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Jan 05, 2019 06:27am
@Zahid, how a rocket can be solution of air defence system?? S400 has a range of 400kms and hardly it's range will be 40 or 50 kms.
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Jan 05, 2019 06:37am
state of art, masterpiece,10nth generation, the best in the world, miles ahead of all others combined.
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Jan 05, 2019 06:42am
@Zak, "Pakistan can earn billions by exporting to friendly countries."
Yes, of course. "Made in Pakistan" inspires utmost confidence in our products the world over.
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Jan 05, 2019 06:50am
Whole world know,this is Chinese made rocket,which has been exported to twenty other countries too
Just google it’s bame
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Jan 05, 2019 06:51am
our next challenge is to develop an indigenously developed Welfare program to feed our starving families in the rural areas.
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Jan 05, 2019 06:51am
These are chines rockets, how can they be indigenous? Pakistan copied or made them under license.
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Jan 05, 2019 08:36am
Hearty Congratulations to the dedicated Scientists, nation and Great Pakistan Army.
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Jan 05, 2019 09:07am
This is an absolutely huge achievement. Indigenous and lethal for the troublemaker. We love our devoted brothers in uniform. Much more to come.
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Jan 05, 2019 09:35am
A100 rockets are used by Chinese army from 2000 onwards.How pakistan indigenously develop them?
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Jan 05, 2019 10:05am
@Zahid, At present there is no solution to S400 other than having peace
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Jan 05, 2019 12:26pm
@Govind_Indian, the whole space, area can not be prevented only by S-400?
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Jan 05, 2019 10:28pm
Pakistan is confronting with various challenges at multiple fronts. We need innovative steps to strengthen our defense capabilities. At certain stage we can earn by exporting it.
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Jan 06, 2019 03:33pm
Pakistan has enough nukes to defend itself. Please stop with missles and arms race. Instead divert these resources for human development and social welfare: education, health, clean water and waste managment.
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Jan 06, 2019 05:27pm
Great use of loans from China, KSA and UAE. Forget building schools, infrastructure, investment. Just buy guns
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Jan 06, 2019 07:44pm
@Zak, true. Just like nuclear exports.
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Jan 07, 2019 05:57am
@Riz1, Ofcourse it does, J 17 Thunder sold to 9 countries and US buys are arms for Afghanistan.
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Jan 07, 2019 05:59am
@Mian, And like Indian chemical weapins found in Iraq and nukes found in Libya. Get a life. Introspect.
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Jan 07, 2019 01:34pm
@Dujac, yes.
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Jan 07, 2019 07:08pm
@A shah, I agree but schools are worthless if they lead younger generation away from science and technology. Case in point O/A level system which is causing a huge number of students to opt out of science. Also, Weapons is the product of science and technology.
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