Pakistan has deployed a significant number of Chinese-made SH-15 wheeled self-propelled artillery guns along its border with India. These 155mm 52-caliber guns, produced by China's Norinco corporation and known as the PCL-181 in China, were acquired through a 2019 contract with deliveries starting in 2022. Pakistan also secured a license to manufacture the guns locally under a technology transfer agreement. The deployment focuses on regions near the Shakargarh bulge, where the terrain is more suitable for wheeled vehicles like the SH-15 compared to the tracked M-109 guns used in desert areas. Pakistan's acquisition of these weapons is part of a broader effort to modernize its artillery in response to India's similar upgrades. Retired Lt Gen PR Shankar notes that while Pakistan's move enhances its conventional capabilities, India's artillery modernization is more comprehensive and advanced.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about military deployments and acquisitions without overtly favoring either side. It includes perspectives from both Pakistan's actions and a retired Indian general's commentary, providing balanced context on the strategic implications for both nations. There
