HIT is hub of knowledge economy and R&D: COAS

On Apr 11, 2023

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS visited various factories of HIT and witnessed manufacturing, rebuild and upgradation of tanks, APCs, enhanced protection solutions, remote weapon systems and indigenous 155 mm Artillery gun barrels for Pak Army. (PPI Images).

RAWALPINDI (PPI): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on Tuesday and expressed full confidence in capabilities of its personnel and appreciated the commitment of officers and workforce, the Inter Services Public Relations said.
According to military’s media watchdog, Heavy Industries Taxila officers committed to transform HIT into a modern defence production establishment for meeting requirements of Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) at par with international standards.
The Army Chief was briefed about technical capabilities of HIT, progress of on-going projects, indigenization efforts and recently undertaken modernisation measures.
COAS visited various factories of HIT and witnessed manufacturing, rebuild and upgradation of tanks, APCs, enhanced protection solutions, remote weapon systems and indigenous 155 mm Artillery gun barrels for Pakistan Army.
The COAS remarked that HIT is a hub of knowledge economy and R&D which is key to achieve self-reliance in defence production and contributes towards national exports and economy. Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Chairman HIT.