Several high-end military equipment by Chinese companies, including HQ-16FE (LY-80B) medium- and long-range air defense missile weapon system, the GL6 active protection system, HZT24B tracked impact bridge, and CHL-906 key area protection radar reconnaissance and jamming system were on display at the 12th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024) in Pakistan.
Shibli unveiled the Skua-MP Pro FOAD (Forward Observation Artillery Device) at the 12th International Defence Exhibition And Seminar (IDEAS-2024).🇵🇰
— Global Defense Insight (@Defense_Talks) November 22, 2024
Lt General (r) Muhammad Ali, Defence Secretary, attended the ceremony as the chief guest.#IDEAS2024 pic.twitter.com/6hypBObm2H
Defence companies and military delegates from over 50 countries attended the biennial event which took place from November 19 to 22.
National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) is gearing up for the 12th International Defence Exhibition And Seminar (IDEAS-2024). 🇵🇰
— Global Defense Insight (@Defense_Talks) November 18, 2024
Be ready for several new products by the NRTC!!! pic.twitter.com/wXqAHuJfLL
The Chinese companies that were at the expo included China National Precision Machinery Import & Export Corporation, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd, China Aerospace Long March International Trading Co., China North Industries Corp, ELINC China Co., Ltd, and China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation.
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Delegates from the US, the UK, Iran, Italy, and Russia were among those who attended the event, organsied by Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO).
Pakistani weapons at the expo
From the indigenous Haider Main Battle Tank (MBT), developed by Pakistan's Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) in collaboration with China's North Industries Corporation, medium-altitude long-endurance Shahpar III drone to Lightweight military trainer aircraft Super Mushshak, an array of weapons owned by Pakistan were on display at the expo.
Main battle tanks (MBT) Al-Khalid and Al-Zarrar were among the weapons on display at the event. A newly developed long-range 3D surveillance radar was also among the highlights at the exhibition.
Another main event at the expo was a seminar titled 'Pakistan Defence Production Potential — Challenges, Opportunities, and Way Forward'.
