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Adnan Ashraf

Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs)Tanks & Armor Vehicles
Upgraded Al Khalid-I MBTs handed over to Pakistan Army

Al-Khalid Tank: The Armored Vanguard of the Pakistan Army

The Al-Khalid tank is the centerpiece of Pakistan’s armored warfare doctrine and a testament to its transition from a defense importer to a developer of high-end military technology. Named after the legendary 7th-century commander Khalid bin al-Walid, the tank was specifically designed to handle the diverse and grueling environments of Pakistan—from the humid plains of ...