Staff Report
KARACHI: Modern weapons including Al-Khalid Tank, JF Seventeen Thunder, and Anti-Cruise Missiles are the focus of attention while the new model of JF -17 Thunder has also been brought out by the Pakistan Air Force.
Pakistan’s Shahpar-II medium-altitude long-endurance UAV system, advanced Harbah anti-ship cruise missile by state-owned Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), and electronic warfare system by National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation were on display.
Al-Khalid Tanks
The developed Al-Khalid tanks and modern assault rifles manufactured by Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POF) have been exhibited at the IDEAS 2022. The foreign delegates took a keen interest in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. PAF jets are expected to perform aerial maneuvers and demonstrate the Air Force’s capabilities on the concluding day of the expo.
A large number of delegates were seen at the submarine stall of the friendly country, Turkey. Pakistan’s longtime allies China and Turkey have the largest representation at the expo. Chinese state-run defense conglomerate China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) displayed missiles and weapon systems including the Red Arrow 9A anti-tank guided missile.
Turkish defense companies
The Top Turkish defense companies, including Roketsan, state-run STM, and ASFAT, showcased their products ranging from military hardware to modern drones to tactical mini-UAV systems. Turkish Aerospace exhibited the models of the T129 ATAK helicopter, Gokbey multirole helicopter, Gokturk-2 observation satellite, as well as Anka unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Aksungur medium-altitude long-range endurance (MALE) UAV.
“We aim to increase joint cooperation with Pakistan on high technologies that will guide the future of the aerospace industry,” said Turkish Aerospace President and CEO Prof Temel Kotil.
Pakistani defense companies are participating in the IDEAS EXHIBITION 2022 with their latest equipment and products, 60% of international and 40% of local defense manufacturers are present in the exhibition.
