Four day defense event IDEAS 2016 concludes here on 25-November-2016 in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 14-MOUs said to have been signed between Pakistan and various countries for purchase of a variety of defense equipment and technology.
Started in 2000, IDEAS 2016 was 9th in the series exhibition, held biennially in Pakistan and has pulled large number of defense companies and delegates from around the world. Some 418-exhibitors and 90-delegations from 43-countries participated in IDEAS 2016 mainly headed by defense ministers, secretaries, and defense chiefs.
Rosoboronexport also made a a debut in IDEAS 2016-Pakistan. It is a part of Rostech and is the sole Russian state intermediary agency responsible for import/export of full range of defense and dual-use end products, technologies, and services. Furthermore, it owns the exclusive rights to supply the world market with the full range of arms and military equipment manufactured by Russian defense industrial complex and accounts for more than 85% of Russian arms exports. Rosoboronexport operates in over 70 countries and its exports are expected to exceed $15billion this year.
Pakistan showcased its indigenously built Main Battle Tank Al-Khalid, Fighter Aircraft JF-17 Thunder, Jet Trainer Aircraft K-8, Super Mushshak, Fast Attack Craft Missile boats, Unmanned Armed Vehicles (UAVs), Armored Personal Carriers, premium grade military hardware, and related technology in IDEAS 2016.
"We received very good response from Turkey, China, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Far East. 14-MOUs were signed with different perspective with International partners", said Defense Production Secretary.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed MOU with Turkey to supply 52-Super Mushshak MFI-395 Basic Trainer aircrafts over a period of next three years.The deal marks PAC's largest export order in terms of volume. PAC has already signed agreements with Qatar and Nigeria to supply 18 of this aircraft, manufactured by Pakistan.
Chairman PAC Air Marshal Arshad Malik said "The country is all set to deliver four of ten Super Mushshaks to Qatar by November 25". Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Oman, and some other countries has also acquired Super Mushshak from Pakistan, Quwa, a Defense and News & Analyst Group said.
On the sidelines of IDEAS 2016, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and French ECA Group also signed a MOU to provide technical assistance to Pakistan Air Force for electronic system of JF-17 Thunder Combat Jets. Soon, Pakistan is also expected to manufacture next-generation JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to strengthen air force fleet from currently 70 to 250.
Meanwhile Pakistan Navy is considering China and Turkey for buying super-fast ships to form a special squadron for the security of Gwadar Port, Tribune reported. Two warships have already been deployed at Gwadar Seaport; a squadron may include 4-6 warships. "China will also deploy its naval ships in coordination with Pakistan Navy to safeguard the port and trade under the CPEC."
"Pakistan has kicked-off the process of establishing the largest shipyard of the region in Gwadar. A similar ship-building project is being deliberated at the Port Qasim in Karachi."
Pakistan has also signed MOU with Ukraine where Ukraine will provide 200-engines to upgrade Pak-manufactured Al-Khalid II Tanks. Ukraine will also transfer technology of these equipment as the minister of defense signed agreement with his counterpart.
Furthermore, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) has also signed MOUS with Czechoslovak Group, from the Czech Republic and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), from Poland for supply of small arms. A total of 14-MOUs are expected to sign in IDEAS 2016-Karachi-Pakistan.
IDEAS 2016 showcased an interesting new inflatable tanks added to the arsenal, an artificial weapon used to confuse offensive enemy and giving about an hour to defending forces to retreat. Known as "inflatable military decoys", it an old weapon however still being used by US and Russian armed forces, and now Pakistan.
The exhibition displayed conventional, most-sophisticated several thousand defense equipment and the technology of tomorrow. This interactive forum also facilitated meetings and networking sessions with various high profile delegates, policy makers, diplomats, and defense procurement experts, all in one place.
Started in 2000, IDEAS 2016 was 9th in the series exhibition, held biennially in Pakistan and has pulled large number of defense companies and delegates from around the world. Some 418-exhibitors and 90-delegations from 43-countries participated in IDEAS 2016 mainly headed by defense ministers, secretaries, and defense chiefs.
Rosoboronexport also made a a debut in IDEAS 2016-Pakistan. It is a part of Rostech and is the sole Russian state intermediary agency responsible for import/export of full range of defense and dual-use end products, technologies, and services. Furthermore, it owns the exclusive rights to supply the world market with the full range of arms and military equipment manufactured by Russian defense industrial complex and accounts for more than 85% of Russian arms exports. Rosoboronexport operates in over 70 countries and its exports are expected to exceed $15billion this year.
Pakistan showcased its indigenously built Main Battle Tank Al-Khalid, Fighter Aircraft JF-17 Thunder, Jet Trainer Aircraft K-8, Super Mushshak, Fast Attack Craft Missile boats, Unmanned Armed Vehicles (UAVs), Armored Personal Carriers, premium grade military hardware, and related technology in IDEAS 2016.
"We received very good response from Turkey, China, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Far East. 14-MOUs were signed with different perspective with International partners", said Defense Production Secretary.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed MOU with Turkey to supply 52-Super Mushshak MFI-395 Basic Trainer aircrafts over a period of next three years.The deal marks PAC's largest export order in terms of volume. PAC has already signed agreements with Qatar and Nigeria to supply 18 of this aircraft, manufactured by Pakistan.
Chairman PAC Air Marshal Arshad Malik said "The country is all set to deliver four of ten Super Mushshaks to Qatar by November 25". Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Oman, and some other countries has also acquired Super Mushshak from Pakistan, Quwa, a Defense and News & Analyst Group said.
On the sidelines of IDEAS 2016, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and French ECA Group also signed a MOU to provide technical assistance to Pakistan Air Force for electronic system of JF-17 Thunder Combat Jets. Soon, Pakistan is also expected to manufacture next-generation JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to strengthen air force fleet from currently 70 to 250.
Meanwhile Pakistan Navy is considering China and Turkey for buying super-fast ships to form a special squadron for the security of Gwadar Port, Tribune reported. Two warships have already been deployed at Gwadar Seaport; a squadron may include 4-6 warships. "China will also deploy its naval ships in coordination with Pakistan Navy to safeguard the port and trade under the CPEC."
"Pakistan has kicked-off the process of establishing the largest shipyard of the region in Gwadar. A similar ship-building project is being deliberated at the Port Qasim in Karachi."
Pakistan has also signed MOU with Ukraine where Ukraine will provide 200-engines to upgrade Pak-manufactured Al-Khalid II Tanks. Ukraine will also transfer technology of these equipment as the minister of defense signed agreement with his counterpart.
Furthermore, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) has also signed MOUS with Czechoslovak Group, from the Czech Republic and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), from Poland for supply of small arms. A total of 14-MOUs are expected to sign in IDEAS 2016-Karachi-Pakistan.
IDEAS 2016 showcased an interesting new inflatable tanks added to the arsenal, an artificial weapon used to confuse offensive enemy and giving about an hour to defending forces to retreat. Known as "inflatable military decoys", it an old weapon however still being used by US and Russian armed forces, and now Pakistan.
The exhibition displayed conventional, most-sophisticated several thousand defense equipment and the technology of tomorrow. This interactive forum also facilitated meetings and networking sessions with various high profile delegates, policy makers, diplomats, and defense procurement experts, all in one place.
Hamza Multi-Role Combat Vehicle
Al-Khalid Tank - APP
Super Mushshak - APP
Mortar Shells - Reuters
Drone Uqab - AP
JF-17 Thunder Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
Images - IDEAS 2016
JF-17 Thunder Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
Images - IDEAS 2016
Al-Zarrar Tank - PPI
Super Mushshal Trainer Aircraft
Images - IDEAS 2016
Images - IDEAS 2016