POTD: Russian-Pakistani Forces in "Friendship-2018"

Eric B
by Eric B

Looking at the picture above, I think this is a locally produced Pakistani version of the Russian DShK mounted on top an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. These photos show the final stage of the joint Russian-Pakistani exercise “Friendship-2018”, and they are part of today’s Photo Of The Day.

M113 Armored Personnel Carrier vs. Brick Wall 1-0.

Photos taken by a photographer without fear.

ARs and AKs in an interesting combination. The location of the red dot is interesting on its own, but usually good for CQB fighting.

It seems the Russian soldiers got safety glasses.

An M113 armored personnel carrier to the left. My understanding is that this was produced locally in Pakistan. The U.S. equivalent of the DShK Heavy Machine Gun would be the M2 Browning.

Below: If it doesn’t look safe it probably isn’t…

Below: I am uncertain if the body was part of the plan or an accident. Hopefully, everyone got away unharmed.

Pictures: Russian Ministry of Defense.

Eric B
Eric B

Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.

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  • Hacedeca Hacedeca on Apr 27, 2020

    The Americans learned vey fast to protect the gunners onto their MRAPs with shields and so on... What was the name of the djihadi, "Juba the Sniper" or something?

    • Elijah Elijah on May 06, 2020

      @hacedeca That's why a BTR has a turret and modern one even unmanned.

  • Baron of Livonia Baron of Livonia on Apr 27, 2020

    I wish I could build a walled compound on my City of Detroit DD Pension, alas I can barely afford sticks.

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