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KarachiPakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has received over a hundred potential sales and work orders worth $ 40 million from delegates at IDEAS-2012 representing the Afro-Middle Eastern countries.
Over 85 foreign delegations participated in the 7th International Defence Exhibition and Seminars-2012 (IDEAS-2012) were all praise for the five-day moot where the PAC showcased its state-of-the-art third generation fighter and trainer aircrafts, respectively, named JF Thunder and Super Mushak.
Among other products exhibited, the two planes attracted plausible attention of the foreign exhibitors.
According to Air Cdre (Retd) Suhail Salim, Director Sales and Marketing of PAC Kamra, potential sales and work orders worth $40 million were under negotiation and on the process of finalization. The orders, he said, were mostly being put forth by countries from Africa and the Middle Eastern regions.
He said the potential orders of JF Thunder were over 100 in number, as it was proving to be the lowest cost fighter aircraft of the third generation, internationally. Here at the IDEAS-2012 more than 19 official delegates from various countries have shown keen interest in purchasing the aircraft.
Salim said his company would formally turn its attention towards the commercial exports after fulfilling Pakistan Air Forces needs in a year or two.
The foreigners at IDEAS-2012, in their farewell statements, lauded Pakistans high-tech defence industry which, they said, was fostering self -reliability, curtailing dependence on foreign manufacturers and boosting exports.
Before leaving the country, the delegates said they were amazed to have witnessed the skills, capabilities and strength of Pakistani defense production industry.
IDEAS-2012 has surprised me! I had no idea about Pakistans military and defense capabilities but IDEAS has been an eye opener. Pakistan defense industry is progressing very fast with the technological advancement we see around the World, said Komuttanount, the Air Chief Marshal, Royal Thai Air Force.
Talking about the organization of such a big event, he said despite tight security arrangement there was no hassle of hustle at all and the whole event was very well-organized.
Pushpindar Singh, Editor VAYU (Aerospace & Defense Review), from India, said: An exhibition like this serves as a show-window for the abilities of indigenous industries. For Pakistans sake, you need more of these exhibitions with increased number of visitors to showcase the strength and potential that it has.
Another exhibitor, Olivier Lambert, who is Senior Vice President Sales and Customer Relations at Eurocopter, said: Pakistans armed forces have been our customer for over a few decades which is why IDEAS is very important to us.
Event like these provide us with a platform for recognition and also help us improve existing relations, establish new contacts and share knowledge, he added.
Sergio Cavicchi, Vice President Sales Directorate, MBDA Missile Systems, Italy, viewed that interaction with a variety of people present at the exhibition was conducive in establishing communication with people from around the world. The result of cooperation between our company and Pakistan Air force that we supply to, has been top level. Our association with Pakistans defense industry helps us believe that they are highly capable of adapting to latest technologies, he added.
The delegates and exhibitors were also surprised to see some unique products on display at IDEAS-2012 like AlZarrar tanks.
Developed and manufactured by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) the tank remained the center of attention at the moot. The tank was developed by modernizing and rebuilding the obsolete Chinese type 59 tank. This re-built upgraded variant is a cost-effective replacement for the tanks. Agosta 90-B Submarine was another prominent display of Pakistan Navy which is a diesel electric submarine equipped with AIP systems.
Integrated Dynamics, a Karachi-based firm, introduced its unmanned Drones for Peace initiatives at the exhibition.
PAC receives orders worth $40 million
Over 85 foreign delegations participated in the 7th International Defence Exhibition and Seminars-2012 (IDEAS-2012) were all praise for the five-day moot where the PAC showcased its state-of-the-art third generation fighter and trainer aircrafts, respectively, named JF Thunder and Super Mushak.
Among other products exhibited, the two planes attracted plausible attention of the foreign exhibitors.
According to Air Cdre (Retd) Suhail Salim, Director Sales and Marketing of PAC Kamra, potential sales and work orders worth $40 million were under negotiation and on the process of finalization. The orders, he said, were mostly being put forth by countries from Africa and the Middle Eastern regions.
He said the potential orders of JF Thunder were over 100 in number, as it was proving to be the lowest cost fighter aircraft of the third generation, internationally. Here at the IDEAS-2012 more than 19 official delegates from various countries have shown keen interest in purchasing the aircraft.
Salim said his company would formally turn its attention towards the commercial exports after fulfilling Pakistan Air Forces needs in a year or two.
The foreigners at IDEAS-2012, in their farewell statements, lauded Pakistans high-tech defence industry which, they said, was fostering self -reliability, curtailing dependence on foreign manufacturers and boosting exports.
Before leaving the country, the delegates said they were amazed to have witnessed the skills, capabilities and strength of Pakistani defense production industry.
IDEAS-2012 has surprised me! I had no idea about Pakistans military and defense capabilities but IDEAS has been an eye opener. Pakistan defense industry is progressing very fast with the technological advancement we see around the World, said Komuttanount, the Air Chief Marshal, Royal Thai Air Force.
Talking about the organization of such a big event, he said despite tight security arrangement there was no hassle of hustle at all and the whole event was very well-organized.
Pushpindar Singh, Editor VAYU (Aerospace & Defense Review), from India, said: An exhibition like this serves as a show-window for the abilities of indigenous industries. For Pakistans sake, you need more of these exhibitions with increased number of visitors to showcase the strength and potential that it has.
Another exhibitor, Olivier Lambert, who is Senior Vice President Sales and Customer Relations at Eurocopter, said: Pakistans armed forces have been our customer for over a few decades which is why IDEAS is very important to us.
Event like these provide us with a platform for recognition and also help us improve existing relations, establish new contacts and share knowledge, he added.
Sergio Cavicchi, Vice President Sales Directorate, MBDA Missile Systems, Italy, viewed that interaction with a variety of people present at the exhibition was conducive in establishing communication with people from around the world. The result of cooperation between our company and Pakistan Air force that we supply to, has been top level. Our association with Pakistans defense industry helps us believe that they are highly capable of adapting to latest technologies, he added.
The delegates and exhibitors were also surprised to see some unique products on display at IDEAS-2012 like AlZarrar tanks.
Developed and manufactured by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) the tank remained the center of attention at the moot. The tank was developed by modernizing and rebuilding the obsolete Chinese type 59 tank. This re-built upgraded variant is a cost-effective replacement for the tanks. Agosta 90-B Submarine was another prominent display of Pakistan Navy which is a diesel electric submarine equipped with AIP systems.
Integrated Dynamics, a Karachi-based firm, introduced its unmanned Drones for Peace initiatives at the exhibition.
PAC receives orders worth $40 million
