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Heavy Industries Taxila made a landmark debut at the International Defence Exhibition & Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 in Karachi, displaying the upgraded Al-Khalid-I (AK-1) featuring a new generation composite armour package, digital fire control system, and improved power pack. The platform drew significant interest from partner-nation delegations and represents a decisive step in Pakistan's self-reliance in armour manufacturing.
HIT's APC Factory marked a landmark production milestone, handing over the 500th Talha armoured personnel carrier to the Pakistan Army at a ceremony attended by senior military leadership.
A breakthrough from HIT's Research & Development Centre: an indigenously engineered fire-control system component, reducing dependence on imported technology across tank platforms.
The Defence Export Promotion Organisation recognised HIT with its highest manufacturing excellence award, acknowledging production quality and delivery consistency over the past fiscal year.
HIT's security vehicle division has finalised a landmark export agreement for the Mohafiz Protector, marking the platform's first confirmed international delivery outside Pakistan.
A formal MoU was signed between HIT and a regional partner's state defence enterprise, covering joint manufacturing and technology co-development in armoured vehicle sub-systems.
The incoming Chairman outlined a five-year roadmap to expand HIT's production capacity, deepen indigenous R&D, and grow the organisation's international commercial footprint.
