Pakistan Deploys 250 Chinese SH-15 Howitzers on India Border Pakistan has deployed 250 Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled howitzers along its eastern border with India, enhancing its military capabilities in the region. The artillery systems, manufactured by China’s state-owned defense company NORINCO, are mounted on 6x6 armored trucks and designed for rapid deployment. These weapons can fire standard NATO-compatible shells up to 40 kilometers and rocket-assisted projectiles up to 72 kilometers, making them a significant addition to Pakistan’s arsenal. The move comes amid heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) following India’s counter-terrorism operation “Operation Sindhu” in May 2025, which targeted militant infrastructure in Pakistani territory. The SH-15 howitzers are part of Pakistan’s broader modernization efforts to strengthen its defensive posture. According to military sources, the systems are being strategically positioned across key areas of the eastern border, enabling the Pakistan Army to conduct long-range artillery strikes. Each howitzer can fire six rounds per minute and features advanced fire-control systems and hydraulic stabilization, allowing it to maintain accuracy even on uneven terrain. The deployment also includes the ability to rapidly relocate to avoid counterattacks, a critical advantage in the region’s volatile security environment. The acquisition of these weapons underscores the deepening military ties between Pakistan and China. The two nations have been strengthening their defense cooperation, including joint military exercises focused on networked command-and-control systems and combined-arms operations. This collaboration has intensified since the 2025 operation, which saw Indian forces cross into Pakistani territory to dismantle militant networks.#pakistan #china #norinco #line_of_control #people_s_libertion_army
Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Near Indian Border Pakistan has deployed 250 SH-15 155mm self-propelled howitzers acquired from China along the India border, marking a significant enhancement to its military capabilities. The move follows the aftermath of Operation Sindhuarin in May 2025, during which Indian forces targeted Pakistani militant infrastructure along the Line of Control, damaging key artillery systems. The SH-15, a mobile artillery platform, is designed to provide long-range firepower and mobility, addressing Pakistan’s previous shortcomings in long-range artillery and battlefield flexibility. The SH-15, developed by China’s Norinco, is based on the Russian 2S19 M1981 system but adapted for export. It features a 155mm caliber, wheeled chassis capable of reaching speeds up to 90 km/h on roads and maintaining mobility off-road. The system can fire standard NATO rounds up to 40 km and rocket-assisted projectiles up to 72 km, making it effective against both static and mobile targets. Its automated fire-control system and hydraulic mechanisms allow for rapid deployment and a firing rate of six rounds per minute. The deployment of these howitzers is part of Pakistan’s efforts to modernize its military and counter India’s strategic advantages. The systems are being positioned along the western border, with some already stationed near the Line of Control. This placement is intended to target Indian military installations, logistics routes, and border outposts within their range. Analysts note that the SH-15’s mobility and range could complicate India’s counter-battery operations, as the systems can quickly reposition and evade detection.#pakistan #india #china #norinco #line_of_control
