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MHIL production facility
News
08 MAY 2026 MHIL Official

Production Capacity at Taxila Facility Expanded by 40% — Phase II Complete

The completion of Phase II expansion at MHIL's main Taxila production campus adds two new armoured vehicle assembly lines and a dedicated ballistic testing bay, significantly boosting annual output capacity.

Defence exhibition
Event
22 APR 2026 Exhibitions

MHIL Confirmed as Exhibitor at Eurosatory 2026 — Paris Le Bourget

MHIL will have a dedicated exhibition booth at Eurosatory, the world's leading land and airland defence exhibition, presenting its latest armoured solutions to global defence ministries and procurement agencies.

Defence partnership
Press Release
15 APR 2026 Press Office

MHIL and HIT Announce Joint Investment in Advanced UAV Development Programme

A formal joint initiative between Margalla Heavy Industries and parent company Heavy Industries Taxila will deploy PKR 3.2 billion toward indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle development over the next four years.

Vehicle testing
News
28 MAR 2026 R&D Division

New RCWS Variant Successfully Completes 1,200-Round Endurance Trial

MHIL's upgraded Remote Control Weapon Station has passed comprehensive reliability and endurance testing under extreme environmental conditions, paving the way for accelerated delivery to end users.

Electric bus
News
14 MAR 2026 Margalla Green

Margalla Green Division Delivers First Batch of 25 Electric Transit Buses to Punjab Government

MHIL's civil manufacturing arm Margalla Green completed delivery of 25 electric buses as part of an ongoing mobility electrification contract with the Government of Punjab, Pakistan.

Construction facility
Press Release
02 MAR 2026 Press Office

MHIL Receives ISO 9001:2015 Recertification for All Core Manufacturing Units

Margalla Heavy Industries has successfully completed its ISO 9001:2015 quality management system recertification across all production facilities, reaffirming its commitment to international quality benchmarks.

Conference
Event
18 NOV 2025 IDEAS 2025

MHIL Wins Best Exhibitor Recognition at IDEAS 2025, Karachi International Defence Show

Margalla Heavy Industries was honoured with the Best Exhibitor Award at IDEAS 2025 for its comprehensive showcase of armoured vehicles, weapon systems, and integrated defence solutions.

Team
News
05 OCT 2025 Corporate

MHIL Workforce Reaches 3,200 — Largest Specialist Hiring Drive in Company History

Margalla Heavy Industries has expanded its permanent technical workforce by 800 engineers and skilled technicians in 2025, representing the largest single-year recruitment in the company's history.

Media gallery
Media
12 SEP 2025 Media Library

Video Documentary: Inside the MHIL Al-Khalid Tank Rebuild Programme

An in-depth documentary production takes viewers inside the highly controlled rebuild and upgrade process for the Al-Khalid Main Battle Tank, covering disassembly, engineering upgrades, testing, and recommissioning.

Upcoming Events
Exhibition & Schedule

MHIL actively participates in global defence exhibitions, bilateral meetings, and industry forums. Track our upcoming presence.

17
JUN
2026
International Exhibition

Eurosatory 2026 — Land Defence Exhibition

MHIL will maintain a 280m² booth at Eurosatory, Paris Le Bourget, displaying the full product range including MBT upgrades, APCs, and the new RCWS-H variant. Live demonstrations scheduled for qualified buyers.

Paris Le Bourget, France
17–21 June 2026
Hall 6, Booth D-217
09
SEP
2026
Bilateral Meeting

MHIL–KADDB Strategic Cooperation Conference, Amman

Senior delegations from MHIL and Jordan's King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau will convene for technical and commercial discussions on joint vehicle upgrade programmes and technology transfer.

Amman, Jordan
09–10 September 2026
By invitation only
16
NOV
2026
National Exhibition

IDEAS 2026 — International Defence Exhibition & Seminar, Karachi

Pakistan's premier biennial defence exhibition. MHIL will be the anchor exhibitor from the HIT Group, with an 800m² pavilion featuring live vehicle demonstrations, interactive displays, and business meeting zones.

EXPO Centre, Karachi
16–19 November 2026
MHIL-HIT Pavilion, Hall 1
Photo & Video Archive
Media Library

Browse official photography, product imagery, event coverage, and video content from MHIL and HIT facilities.

MHIL Main Assembly Line — Taxila Production Campus
PHOTO · 4K · 12 Images in Set
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Armoured Personnel Carrier Field Tests
PHOTO · 8 Images
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MHIL Production Overview — Corporate Film
VIDEO · 8:24 · HD 1080p
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IDEAS 2025 — MHIL Pavilion Coverage
PHOTO · 34 Images
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Company Profile Brochure 2026 — EN
PDF · 8.2 MB · 48 Pages
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Al-Khalid MBT Rebuild — Documentary
VIDEO · 22:10 · 4K UHD
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RCWS-H Technical Datasheet v3.2
PDF · 2.1 MB · 12 Pages
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Official Statements
Press Releases

Official statements, government announcements, and corporate communications from Margalla Heavy Industries Limited.

12
May 2026
MHIL Announces Strategic Partnership with European Systems Integrator for Active Protection Technology

Margalla Heavy Industries Limited has entered into a five-year strategic technology partnership agreement with a leading European defence systems integrator for the joint development and integration of active protection systems into Pakistan Army vehicles.

Partnership Active Protection Technology Transfer
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04
May 2026
MHIL Signs MoU with International Defence Partner for Joint R&D Programme Worth $120M

A Memorandum of Understanding formalising a joint research and development initiative was signed at a ceremony at HIT Headquarters, Taxila, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Defence Production and partner institution representatives.

MoU R&D HIT Group
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18
Apr 2026
Statement on MHIL Q1 2026 Production Metrics and Export Order Fulfilment

Margalla Heavy Industries Limited discloses first quarter 2026 production performance, confirming 100% on-time delivery against existing contracts and the commencement of new export order manufacturing for two international customers.

Production Export Q1 2026
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02
Mar 2026
MHIL Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Recertification — Quality Management Statement

Following a comprehensive independent audit, all core manufacturing divisions of Margalla Heavy Industries have successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 recertification, valid through 2029.

ISO Quality Certification
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15
Jan 2026
MHIL 2025 Annual Report — Record Revenue, Expanded Workforce, New Product Launches

The MHIL 2025 Annual Report documents a 28% increase in consolidated revenue, expansion to 3,200 full-time employees, and successful market entry into three new export markets across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Annual Report 2025 Financial
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