Islamabad: The Thai Defence Industry (TDI) Company has signed a deal with the Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) last month to supply 100 Chaiseri 4×4 First Win Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Armored Vehicles. The deal also includes a “transfer of production technology” from Thailand to Pakistan.
This Transfer of Technology (ToT) clause in the agreement will enable the Pakistan Army’s HIT to produce the First Win Armored Vehicles locally. It is expected that after the first one hundred vehicles are supplied, further orders will be fulfilled by the HIT via local production.
The First Win MRAP is an nine-ton infantry mobility vehicle and features an all-welded steel monocoque V-hull that is designed for a wide range of battlefield threats, including mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and can accommodate ten troops plus a driver. The vehicle also supports a variety of weapon systems, including a 7.62mm or .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the roof, and can accommodate a Remote Weapon System (RWS) if required.
With a top speed of 100 km/h, advanced suspension system, powered steering, and run-flat tires further enhance its performance in rugged terrain. The vehicle’s ballistic protection meets NATO STANAG 4569 standards, with Level 3B mine protection under the hull, ensuring high survivability in intense combat situations.
