Defence Exports Of Pakistan

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion”

Alexander the Great

Demand of the Pakistan Armed Forces are met by a large network of services, established in the country by public and private manufacturing backed by highly sophisticated  Research and Development (R&D) organizations. Some of these organisations are meeting the needs of half a million strong Armed Forces, since over 50 years.  Pakistan defense manufacturing sector is capable of meeting the bulk requirements of foreign customers in areas of medium, as well as, selected areas of high technology.  Pakistan has the capability to offer high grade weapon systems like 

• Main Battle Tank (MBT)
• Basic & advance trainers and jet fighter aircraft
• Surface and sub surface Naval crafts
• Air delivered munitions
• State of the art secure communication systems
• Small arms and a wide range of ammunition and explosives

All these products are backed up by ISO certification, aerospace standards of latest revision and R&D organizations, which are constantly working towards quality assurance and product improvement, thereby guaranteeing customer satisfaction. 

Sanctions imposed on Pakistan induced more vigor in our engineering defence manufacturers who over a period of time have prevailed over all impediments by meeting the high quality demand of the Army which is in high state of alert, thus further stretching its GSRs to unimaginable limits.

The users of defence equipment have never lost sight of valued scientists /engineers who have been developing adding value to defence products. To meet very high standards of the Pakistan Army the manufacturers keep striving for excellence.

For the defence product manufacturers, the soldier is the customer and the “Customer is the King" who is and will never be disappointed whether its peace, war, or playground. Pakistan’s textile, clothing, leather and sports gear industry is “one of the best in the world”, supports the soldiers from battle field dress and equipment to leisure.

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace”

George Washington

Keeping in view the strategic importance of Pakistan and merging role of armed forces, Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO) is regularly organizing defense exhibition in the name of “IDEAS” means ‘International Defense Exhibition and Seminar’. The core purpose of the event is to enhance the export potential of the indigenous defence products of Pakistan as well as image building of Pakistan as a modern, progressive and tolerant state that is willing to co-exist peacefully with the international community. 

The initiative of IDEAS leads to providing opportunity to our defence industry, both in public and private sectors, to display their products and interact directly with the defence industry of the developed world. Furthermore this platform also provides an international platform to convey our view point/s on security issues concerning Pakistan. The execution of ‘IDEAS’ also created an opportunity to reinforce our diplomatic efforts in the realm of defence diplomacy. 

With the passage of time, IDEAS has significantly contributed towards promoting strategic partnership with our friends and has served to achieve the shared objectives of peace and stability in the region.

IDEAS slogan “Arms for Peace” reflects Pakistan’s principle stand that a more balanced arms equation amongst neighboring countries acts as an effective prevention. It provides a platform to showcase technology of tomorrow and innovations in defence with variety of weapon systems and items of equipment on display.

 It is a market place of innovative ideas and also brings together international manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to explore the opportunities for cooperation in the field of defence. 

Some of the major indigenously developed products showcased during IDEAS – 2014, included 

• Main Battle Tank Al–Khalid
• Fighter Aircraft JF–17 Thunder
• Jet Trainer Aircraft K – 8
• A variety of UAVs  

It may be significant to highlight that Pakistan has a large defence manufacturing, training and support infrastructure in place, which not only meets the needs of Pakistani Armed Forces, but also has the capacity to fulfill demands of other countries with exceptionally high quality products at mutually acceptable terms.

For Export Enquiries

South and South East Asia:

dirsea@depo.org.pk ,

ddirsea@depo.org.pk

 Europe including Russia& Georgia:

direps@depo.org.pk ,

ddireps@depo.org.pk

 Middle East & Africa:

dirmea@depo.org.pk ,

ddirmea@depo.org.pk