IDEAS 2018: Overview of Pakistan's burgeoning defence capability

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By Ghazi Taimoor Ahmed
Published: November 29, 2018
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KARACHI : The tenth edition of the International Defence and Exhibition Seminar (IDEAS), currently underway at the Expo Centre in Karachi, provides an amazing opportunity for both local and international arms manufacturers to showcase their latest weapon systems being deployed in contemporary modern warfare.

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Exhibits showcasing high-tech weaponry for all three services was on display covering different aspects of warfare such as intelligence, surveillance, information and data sharing.

Sindh CM hosts reception for IDEAS 2018 participants

The atmosphere at the venue was lively on the second day, with people from all walks of life, including those from the arms industry, and those with a general interest in arms relishing the opportunity to witness the nation’s defence production capabilities.

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The latest JF-17 Block II with an in-flight refuelling system. Aircraft has been jointly developed by Pakistan and China.

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Defense Minister Pervez Khattak was also in attendance at the event, he was given an overview of the latest arms and weaponry on display at the exhibition by military officials.

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A local arms manufacturer held a ceremony for the handing over of a domestically produced 40mm automatic grenade launcher to a senior military general at IDEAS on Wednesday.

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The Pakistan Army started conducting trials on a domestically produced automatic grenade launcher (AGL) in May. The weapon platform is reportedly capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 55C to -24C.

Reports suggest the launcher has a range of 2,200 meters and weighs around 41 kilograms. The launcher can also be equipped with night vision or thermal sights.

Foreign presence

The exhibition had stalls of renowned international defence companies from around the world such as Russia, China and Turkey. Many foreign delegations were also present at the exhibition.

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Latest in air force and drones

The technology being deployed in the air showcased some of the most modern systems which help and track and position of aircraft accurately. In addition to this, state of the art flight simulators are also being deployed to train pilots.

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On the Ground

A layout of the military training facility in Punjab, where officials from the armed forces and civilian law enforcement agencies including the police, rangers and Frontier Corps acquire training in anti-terrorist operations.

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The Navy

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[AUz]

Nothing new in IDEAS so far. Disappointment.

 

[Maxpane]

This time it is only time wasting

 

[sparten]

What system is the Truck with the RADAR?

 

[RangeMaster]

What system is the Truck with the RADAR?

LY-80 surface to air missile system.

 

[Yaseen1]

Due to poor economy we have limitations for new defense equipment production

 

[khanasifm]

Ly-80 range and max altitude improved from 40 to 70 km and from 15k to 20k Feet

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

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Ly-80 range and max altitude improved from 40 to 70 km and from 15k to 20k Feet

The Pakistan Army version is 40 km.

 

[khanasifm]

Fd-2k Sam displayed , was s-400 model displayed at Russian stall ? Was Russia represented. ?

 

[khanasifm]

The Pakistan Army version is 40 km.

9 batteries or 3 regiment ordered and so far only three batteries or so delivered plus the difference is the missile used and not the system so it’s a possibility later batteries can be longer range ?? Or can be combination.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

9 batteries or 3 regiment ordered and so far only three batteries or so delivered plus the difference is the missile used and not the system so it’s a possibility later batteries can be longer range ?? Or can be combination.

Maybe, but I'd keep my expectations as low as possible when it comes to the armed forces. Otherwise, we'll all just be disappointed. Stick to the 40 km range figure; if it's 70 km, then great, if not, then well it is what it is.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

Despite budget limitations. Pakistani military-industrial defence complex seems to be moving in the right direction albeit slowly. But I see it picking up pace in the coming years. Especially the JFT program. It should enable PAC to recoup some forex and use it for its AZM FGF ptogramme.
My 2ç.

 

[khanasifm]

Viper compared to standard M113 ~12 ton gain 4 ton of weight assuming it’s because it’s based on larger pak variant and additional protection and equipment

https://www.janes.com/article/84904/pakistan-s-hit-unveils-viper-ifv

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

I personally feel we should have showcased JF17 Block 2 B for the Defence Expo

• 1 Normal Thunder
• 1 Block 2 B Thunder

To give exposure to the 2B model

Last year was Year of the Hamza
This year it is the Infantary fighting Vehicle

2015

2016

2017

JF17 Block II this is actual showing at the current 2018 gathering

Deal for Turkish T129 Chopper moves into final stages

2018

KIA-HIT , joint venture

Preditor SOV , unsure about it's protection capabilities for riders not that keen on this particular product, I do not like this vehicle that much due to low quality of protection from ambush

Ideas gathering is gradually turning into a interesting defense product show case