Pakistan and Poland to enhance Defence cooperation

[Sulman Badshah]

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (MEDIA)


PRESS RELEASE

16-08-2016

A polish delegation led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Poland, Mr. Bartosz Kownaeki had a call on with the Federal Minister for Defense Productions Rana Tanveer Hussain at Rawalpindi today.

During the meeting matters of bilateral importance were discussed. Views on both sides were exchanged in order to promote defense cooperation in industrial sector. This will further open avenues for joint collaboration. Both the sides emphasized on the need for developing military to military cooperation at all level.

The Federal Minister for Defense Productions Rana Tanveer Hussain apprised the delegation about the potential of defense industry of Pakistan. Minister highlighted the need to identify areas of cooperation which can help to further strengthen bilateral ties between both the states. Minister further stated that Pakistan have an advanced defense industry and technology and our engineers and technicians are working hard to achieve the goals.

Both the sides emphasized that there has been limited cooperation/collaboration between the two countries in the past in the field of defense production. In the last decade exchange of visits took place between Poland and Pakistan but major breakthrough could not be achieved. There is a lot of scope for defense cooperation. Both the countries have shown keen interest to sign MoUs and agreements in order to get engaged with each other for a meaningful defense industrial production.

Deputy Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland emphasized that Poland is a full member NATO since 1999, and is an important European country with strong industrial base. The government of Poland has been pursuing ambitious program of restructuring the defense capacity of Poland. They have experience of working with the technologically advanced countries of the world, and as a result our industry is doing great advancements in this Industry.

Federal Minister also expressed his pleasure of great hospitality extended on his visit to Poland to attend 23rdInternational Defence Industry Exhibition (PSMO) in September 2015 and also his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Poland. Federal Minister for Defence Productions Rana Tanveer Hussain extended the invitation to the defense minister of Poland in upcoming Defence exhibition (IDEAS - 2016) to be held in Pakistan in November this year.

 

[Ghazwa e Hind]

Used Polish F-16s are for sale or not?

 

[Mir Shahzain]

Used Polish F-16s are for sale or not?

If Pakistan want the used F-16 then they met CAS or Defence Minister not Minister for Defence Production. On the other hand PAF has very old relationship with Polih Air Force as after Independence Polish pilots flew PAF fighters.

 

[idune]

Looking at geo political chess board at the moment, this is bad move.

 

[Hamza913]

Good, we get along with Ukraine, so let's extend that to other country's in Eastern Europe.

 

[Basel]

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (MEDIA)


PRESS RELEASE

16-08-2016

A polish delegation led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Poland, Mr. Bartosz Kownaeki had a call on with the Federal Minister for Defense Productions Rana Tanveer Hussain at Rawalpindi today.

During the meeting matters of bilateral importance were discussed. Views on both sides were exchanged in order to promote defense cooperation in industrial sector. This will further open avenues for joint collaboration. Both the sides emphasized on the need for developing military to military cooperation at all level.

The Federal Minister for Defense Productions Rana Tanveer Hussain apprised the delegation about the potential of defense industry of Pakistan. Minister highlighted the need to identify areas of cooperation which can help to further strengthen bilateral ties between both the states. Minister further stated that Pakistan have an advanced defense industry and technology and our engineers and technicians are working hard to achieve the goals.

Both the sides emphasized that there has been limited cooperation/collaboration between the two countries in the past in the field of defense production. In the last decade exchange of visits took place between Poland and Pakistan but major breakthrough could not be achieved. There is a lot of scope for defense cooperation. Both the countries have shown keen interest to sign MoUs and agreements in order to get engaged with each other for a meaningful defense industrial production.

Deputy Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland emphasized that Poland is a full member NATO since 1999, and is an important European country with strong industrial base. The government of Poland has been pursuing ambitious program of restructuring the defense capacity of Poland. They have experience of working with the technologically advanced countries of the world, and as a result our industry is doing great advancements in this Industry.

Federal Minister also expressed his pleasure of great hospitality extended on his visit to Poland to attend 23rdInternational Defence Industry Exhibition (PSMO) in September 2015 and also his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Poland. Federal Minister for Defence Productions Rana Tanveer Hussain extended the invitation to the defense minister of Poland in upcoming Defence exhibition (IDEAS - 2016) to be held in Pakistan in November this year.

What Poland can offer in terms of weapons and tech?

 

[Quwa]

What Poland can offer in terms of weapons and tech?

Most of Poland's major programs are joint ventures - e.g. a self-propelled howitzer with Ukraine, a truck howitzer with France and the Czech Republic, etc. If anything, Pakistan shouldn't be seeking only material things, but rather, it ought to consider Polish expertise and experience in developing valuable and cost efficient joint ventures, engage in capacity building (e.g. research and development, establishing technical training facilities, etc).

PS: Poland does have its own assault and battle rifle program (@Zarvan).

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/13/fabryka-broni-unveils-7-62x51-msbs/

 

[50cent]

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Angraz Saab ka pas green color ka cylinder ma kiya

 

[That Guy]

With an increasingly aggressive and assertive Russia, Poland is quickly becoming a frontline state against Russian influence. It's geopolitical standing is not only increasing, but will become one of the most important within the next few decades.

Most of Poland's major programs are joint ventures - e.g. a self-propelled howitzer with Ukraine, a truck howitzer with France and the Czech Republic, etc. If anything, Pakistan shouldn't be seeking only material things, but rather, it ought to consider Polish expertise and experience in developing valuable and cost efficient joint ventures, engage in capacity building (e.g. research and development, establishing technical training facilities, etc).

PS: Poland does have its own assault and battle rifle program (@Zarvan).

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/13/fabryka-broni-unveils-7-62x51-msbs/

I feel as if Pakistan is pulling another Mirage situation, where it is going around to F-16 nations and negotiating for the purchase of used F-16s.

Do you think there might be a chance with Poland? Or am I just being naive here?

 

[dadeechi]

Shows that Pakistan is still a strong non-NATO ally and is strongly saddled in the Western camp.

Interesting to see how Russia and China would react.

May be Pakistan is also planning to host Western BMD like Poland now that India is planning to procure S-400 & S-500s.

 

[Blue Marlin]

Shows that Pakistan is still a strong non-NATO ally and is strongly saddled in the Western camp.

Interesting to see how Russia and China would react.

May be Pakistan is also planning to host Western BMD like Poland now that India is planning to procure S-400 & S-500s.

they cant afford western systems. the usa wont sell the patriot and the ground based aster is too expensive. intrestingly they were offered a "long range " system but refused to allow local maintainance.but that was years ago. during the mushy era. i think it was the italians.
india has not even signed for the s400. only china is a confirmed buyer. the s500 is only a poser on the wall.

 

[dadeechi]

they cant afford western systems. the usa wont sell the patriot and the ground based aster is too expensive. intrestingly they were offered a "long range " system but refused to allow local maintainance.but that was years ago. during the mushy era. i think it was the italians.
india has not even signed for the s400. only china is a confirmed buyer. the s500 is only a poser on the wall.

It is the location of Pakistan which is important not the cost.

S-400 deal with Russia would be closed by India. There is no hurry as Russia would not be delivering them to either China or India until Russia completes its induction.

 

[Thorough Pro]

why don't you just keep to your national sport, trolling and leave serious things like geo-political analysis to those who can.

Shows that Pakistan is still a strong non-NATO ally and is strongly saddled in the Western camp.

Interesting to see how Russia and China would react.

May be Pakistan is also planning to host Western BMD like Poland now that India is planning to procure S-400 & S-500s.

 

[Quwa]

With an increasingly aggressive and assertive Russia, Poland is quickly becoming a frontline state against Russian influence. It's geopolitical standing is not only increasing, but will become one of the most important within the next few decades.


I feel as if Pakistan is pulling another Mirage situation, where it is going around to F-16 nations and negotiating for the purchase of used F-16s.

Do you think there might be a chance with Poland? Or am I just being naive here?

Very minute chance ... they only operate Block-52+, and those are practically new. Unless the Polish Air Force is planning to downsize by storing away some of those F-16s, I don't think Polish F-16s are on the cards. Given that Poland sent a fairly high-level delegation, I expect they're trying to sell us something, potentially their MSBS 556/762 rifle.