<p>The Pakistan Army has formally inducted the first batch of the China-made VT-4 battle tanks into its armoury.</p>.<p>Produced by Chinese state-owned armoured vehicle manufacturer, Norinco, the delivery of VT-4 tanks from the manufacturer began in April last year. Pakistan is the third country to have bought these tanks from China after Thailand and Nigeria.</p>.<p>The Army’s media affairs wing in a statement said that Commander Mangla Corps, Lieutenant General Shaheen Mehmood, on Wednesday visited the Armoured Division and inspected the first batch of VT-4 tanks.</p>.<p>Major General Rashid Mahmood briefed the commander about ongoing post shipment inspections of the first batch of tanks, the statement said.</p>.<p>General Mehmood also witnessed the mobility and maneuverability test of the tanks.</p>.<p>Earlier, the Army after its on field tests in September last year had said the tanks would be employed in an offensive role by strike formations after induction. “The VT-4 is compatible with any modern tank in the world integrating advanced armour protection, maneuverability, fire power capabilities and state-of-the-art technology,” the Army had said.</p>.<p>Pakistan has been buying various weapons from China which has become its reliable partner in the defence field.</p>
<p>The Pakistan Army has formally inducted the first batch of the China-made VT-4 battle tanks into its armoury.</p>.<p>Produced by Chinese state-owned armoured vehicle manufacturer, Norinco, the delivery of VT-4 tanks from the manufacturer began in April last year. Pakistan is the third country to have bought these tanks from China after Thailand and Nigeria.</p>.<p>The Army’s media affairs wing in a statement said that Commander Mangla Corps, Lieutenant General Shaheen Mehmood, on Wednesday visited the Armoured Division and inspected the first batch of VT-4 tanks.</p>.<p>Major General Rashid Mahmood briefed the commander about ongoing post shipment inspections of the first batch of tanks, the statement said.</p>.<p>General Mehmood also witnessed the mobility and maneuverability test of the tanks.</p>.<p>Earlier, the Army after its on field tests in September last year had said the tanks would be employed in an offensive role by strike formations after induction. “The VT-4 is compatible with any modern tank in the world integrating advanced armour protection, maneuverability, fire power capabilities and state-of-the-art technology,” the Army had said.</p>.<p>Pakistan has been buying various weapons from China which has become its reliable partner in the defence field.</p>