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HIT showcases Al-Khalid-I at IDEAS 2024 Defence Exhibition, KarachiNew Mohafiz Protector variant unveiled for law enforcement agenciesHIT signs MoU for technology transfer with friendly nationsProduction milestone: 500th APC delivered to Pakistan ArmyR&D Centre develops indigenous fire-control system componentsHIT wins Best Defence Manufacturer Award at DEPO Annual CeremonyHIT showcases Al-Khalid-I at IDEAS 2024 Defence Exhibition, KarachiNew Mohafiz Protector variant unveiled for law enforcement agenciesHIT signs MoU for technology transfer with friendly nationsProduction milestone: 500th APC delivered to Pakistan ArmyR&D Centre develops indigenous fire-control system componentsHIT wins Best Defence Manufacturer Award at DEPO Annual Ceremony
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Al-Khalid Main Battle Tank

Pakistan's premier main battle tank — designed, engineered and manufactured at HIT. Combining advanced fire control, composite armour and proven performance across diverse terrains.

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Security Vehicles

Mohafiz Protector Series

Purpose-built on the Toyota Land Cruiser LC-79 chassis, the Mohafiz Protector delivers upgraded suspension, enhanced armour and all-terrain maneuverability for law enforcement operations.

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R&D Excellence

Strength Through Self-Reliance

From a single rebuild facility in 1971 to a full military-industrial complex with six production units, HIT stands as the cornerstone of Pakistan's indigenous defence manufacturing capability.

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500th APC Delivered — A Production Milestone for HIT
Production

500th APC Delivered — A Production Milestone for HIT

November 2024
R&D Centre Unveils Indigenous Fire-Control System Components
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R&D Centre Unveils Indigenous Fire-Control System Components

October 2024
HIT Awarded Best Defence Manufacturer at DEPO Annual Ceremony
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HIT Awarded Best Defence Manufacturer at DEPO Annual Ceremony

September 2024
MoU Signed for Technology Transfer with Strategic Allies
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MoU Signed for Technology Transfer with Strategic Allies

August 2024
54+
Years of Excellence
6
Major Production Units
500+
APCs Manufactured
30+
Products in Portfolio
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Al-Khalid Main Battle Tank
Pakistan's indigenous MBT featuring 125mm smooth-bore gun, composite armour and advanced fire-control systems. Proven in extreme terrain conditions.
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Armoured Personnel Carriers
Versatile APC family manufactured at HIT's dedicated APC Factory. Available in multiple configurations for troop transport, command and reconnaissance.
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Mohafiz Security Vehicles
Law-enforcement grade armoured vehicles on commercial chassis. The Protector series uses Toyota LC-79 with upgraded suspension for all-terrain capability.
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Tank Guns & Artillery
Indigenous design and manufacture of tank guns and artillery systems through HIT's Gun Factory — achieving self-reliance in critical firepower components.
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Ballistic Protection
NIJ Level III(+) / PK Level III bullet-proof jackets. Chemically inert, water-resistant, floatable and colour-fastened — meeting the highest international protection standards.
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Armoured Guard Posts
Square and rectangular armoured guard posts for single and double personnel, available with and without turret. Engineered for perimeter and checkpoint security.
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Industrial & Civil Products
HIT leverages excess factory capacity to produce earthmoving, industrial and agricultural equipment — serving Pakistan's civil sector alongside its defence mandate.
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R&D & Custom Engineering
HIT's in-house Research & Development Centre drives indigenous innovation — from component design to full system integration — for continuous capability advancement.
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HIT Production Units & Facilities
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Heavy Rebuild Factory
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APC Factory
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Gun Factory
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R&D Centre
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Component Mfg. Facility
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Leadership

HIT Leadership

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Shakir Ullah Khattak HI(M)
Lieutenant General
Shakir Ullah Khattak HI(M)
Chairman, Heavy Industries Taxila Board
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Director Technical
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Overseeing all production units, engineering and R&D operations at HIT
Nadeem Ahsan
CEO MHIL
Nadeem Ahsan
Managing commercial, export and supply-chain functions across HIT
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Spotlights

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Visit of Agriculture Minister
Defence Innovation

Visit of Agriculture Minister

Visit of Agriculture Minister to HIT on 12th Aug, 2024

Handing over Ceremony
Export Potential

Handing over Ceremony

Handing over Ceremony of Indigenously Developed Auto Tracker of Tank Al Khalid -1 on 11th July, 2024

Nigerian Staff visited HIT
Human Capital

Nigerian Staff visited HIT

Nigerian Staff visited HIT on 7th Aug, 2024