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The better salesman: Pakistan’s military
Global Village Space |
#Pakistanturns70
Pakistan and India both have been in an arms race for the past many decades. This arms race ranges from the latest weaponry to nuclear capabilities. In this world where economy matters more than military power, both the Pakistani self-defense forces and the Indian military have started a race of producing and exporting military products that include tanks, aircraft, and warships among others.
The race is on
“There is no competition whatsoever… an unsuccessful method of supporting our defense requirements… I would even go to the extent of saying that Pakistan probably has a better industrial base, as far as defense production is concerned, than our country. In fact, they export defense equipment abroad, definitely more than what we are doing,”-Lieutenant General Sarath Chand Indian Vice Chief of Army Staff
This race became the highlight of the day due to the comments by the “vice-captain” of the Indian team, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Sarath Chand. He talked about how his team performed poorly in this season, just as the Indian cricket team thought they had it all and then lost the champions trophy. The statement that echoed the most was him acknowledging “lack of accountability” as the reason for a weak military industrial base in his country.
Read more: Indian Army, Navy and Air forces join hands
A “self-sufficient” force
“Pakistan Ordnance Factories is country’s premier defense production organization. We warmly welcome our international clients from friendly countries and offer a broad range of defense products manufactured on the highest level of quality standards at most competitive prices. Established in 1951, POF is the largest state owned defense manufacturer in Pakistan. Besides being the main supplier of Pakistan Armed Force and the law enforcement agencies, POF exports to a number of countries across the globe.”- Lt. General Umar Farooq Durrani HI(M) Chairman POF
Putting cricket aside, the Pakistani military has established itself as one of the most self-sufficient armed forces in the world. Pakistan has two ordnance factories which come under the banner of the POF (Pakistan Ordnance factories). Established in 1951, POF is the largest state owned defense manufacturer in Pakistan. Besides being the main supplier of Pakistan Armed Forces and the law enforcement agencies, POF exports to a number of countries across the globe. Those countries include and are not limited to, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Chad, Chile, and others. A report by dawn suggested that this particular list was as big as 40 countries thus earning around $81 million dollars in revenue in the last year according to a statement by Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat, Chairman POF.
Read more: Pakistan Army begins: ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’ all across Pakistan
“During the current fiscal year, POF has secured export order worth $81 million, and Saudi Arabia remains the biggest importer of arms and ammunition from Pakistan,”-Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat
Pakistan has also established its reputation in the production of heavy weaponry such as tanks and aircraft. The Heavy Industries Taxila and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra are responsible for some of the worlds most affordable, modern day fighting machines in production today. With the Al Khalid tank and the JF-17 being the products with a high demand.
Read more: Myanmar negotiating to “license-build” Pak-China JF-17 Multi-Role Thunder Fighters
“Details on defense exports are closely guarded and Pakistan’s statistics bureau doesn’t include the data when measuring the nation’s trade, which showed a deficit of $2.96 billion in January, widening 75 per cent from a year earlier,” Bloomberg
Reason being, Pakistan which was once the third largest importer of weaponry, wanted to become capable of self-equipping its own armed forces. This became somewhat of a reality as Pakistan Air Force (PAF) started to induct the JF-17’s in its inventory. Number 16 Squadron which previously had The A-5 aircraft, number 2 Squadron which previously flew the Chinese F-7 aircraft are now flying this indigenous aircraft. Other PAF units have also started inducting JF-17 fighters in their inventories. As for the Al Khalid Tank, an estimated 600 vehicles are already in service.
Read more: Native air warriors: JF-17 vs HAL Teja
“We make our own weapons”
“POF was [previously] fulfilling the requirements of [Pakistan] army only but now security needs of other civil forces and law-enforcement agencies are also being met,” Chairman Lt. Gen. Muhammad Ahsan Mehmood
More than 20 major public and over 100 private sector firms are engaged in manufacturing defense-related products in Pakistan. A majority of Pakistan’s weaponry is produced by industries which fall under the government whilst the private sector firms produce small supportive equipment only. This is a major source of high revenue for the country now. This also helps out as the weapons produced by the forces are equipped by the forces thus making the military capable of arming its own without relying on the government to spend too much on buying products from outside sources. Add the ability to export in the mix and Pakistan’s forces soon would become self-financed thus easing the pressure on a struggling government.
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The better salesman: Pakistan’s military
Global Village Space |
#Pakistanturns70
Pakistan and India both have been in an arms race for the past many decades. This arms race ranges from the latest weaponry to nuclear capabilities. In this world where economy matters more than military power, both the Pakistani self-defense forces and the Indian military have started a race of producing and exporting military products that include tanks, aircraft, and warships among others.
The race is on
“There is no competition whatsoever… an unsuccessful method of supporting our defense requirements… I would even go to the extent of saying that Pakistan probably has a better industrial base, as far as defense production is concerned, than our country. In fact, they export defense equipment abroad, definitely more than what we are doing,”-Lieutenant General Sarath Chand Indian Vice Chief of Army Staff
This race became the highlight of the day due to the comments by the “vice-captain” of the Indian team, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Sarath Chand. He talked about how his team performed poorly in this season, just as the Indian cricket team thought they had it all and then lost the champions trophy. The statement that echoed the most was him acknowledging “lack of accountability” as the reason for a weak military industrial base in his country.
Read more: Indian Army, Navy and Air forces join hands
A “self-sufficient” force
“Pakistan Ordnance Factories is country’s premier defense production organization. We warmly welcome our international clients from friendly countries and offer a broad range of defense products manufactured on the highest level of quality standards at most competitive prices. Established in 1951, POF is the largest state owned defense manufacturer in Pakistan. Besides being the main supplier of Pakistan Armed Force and the law enforcement agencies, POF exports to a number of countries across the globe.”- Lt. General Umar Farooq Durrani HI(M) Chairman POF
Putting cricket aside, the Pakistani military has established itself as one of the most self-sufficient armed forces in the world. Pakistan has two ordnance factories which come under the banner of the POF (Pakistan Ordnance factories). Established in 1951, POF is the largest state owned defense manufacturer in Pakistan. Besides being the main supplier of Pakistan Armed Forces and the law enforcement agencies, POF exports to a number of countries across the globe. Those countries include and are not limited to, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Chad, Chile, and others. A report by dawn suggested that this particular list was as big as 40 countries thus earning around $81 million dollars in revenue in the last year according to a statement by Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat, Chairman POF.
Read more: Pakistan Army begins: ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’ all across Pakistan
“During the current fiscal year, POF has secured export order worth $81 million, and Saudi Arabia remains the biggest importer of arms and ammunition from Pakistan,”-Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat
Pakistan has also established its reputation in the production of heavy weaponry such as tanks and aircraft. The Heavy Industries Taxila and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra are responsible for some of the worlds most affordable, modern day fighting machines in production today. With the Al Khalid tank and the JF-17 being the products with a high demand.
Read more: Myanmar negotiating to “license-build” Pak-China JF-17 Multi-Role Thunder Fighters
“Details on defense exports are closely guarded and Pakistan’s statistics bureau doesn’t include the data when measuring the nation’s trade, which showed a deficit of $2.96 billion in January, widening 75 per cent from a year earlier,” Bloomberg
Reason being, Pakistan which was once the third largest importer of weaponry, wanted to become capable of self-equipping its own armed forces. This became somewhat of a reality as Pakistan Air Force (PAF) started to induct the JF-17’s in its inventory. Number 16 Squadron which previously had The A-5 aircraft, number 2 Squadron which previously flew the Chinese F-7 aircraft are now flying this indigenous aircraft. Other PAF units have also started inducting JF-17 fighters in their inventories. As for the Al Khalid Tank, an estimated 600 vehicles are already in service.
Read more: Native air warriors: JF-17 vs HAL Teja
“We make our own weapons”
“POF was [previously] fulfilling the requirements of [Pakistan] army only but now security needs of other civil forces and law-enforcement agencies are also being met,” Chairman Lt. Gen. Muhammad Ahsan Mehmood
More than 20 major public and over 100 private sector firms are engaged in manufacturing defense-related products in Pakistan. A majority of Pakistan’s weaponry is produced by industries which fall under the government whilst the private sector firms produce small supportive equipment only. This is a major source of high revenue for the country now. This also helps out as the weapons produced by the forces are equipped by the forces thus making the military capable of arming its own without relying on the government to spend too much on buying products from outside sources. Add the ability to export in the mix and Pakistan’s forces soon would become self-financed thus easing the pressure on a struggling government.
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The better salesman: Pakistan’s military
