COAS Asim Munir visits IDEAS 2024 in Karachi
Pakistan
Army chief commends active participation of defense manufacturers from friendly nations
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir visited the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2024) at the Karachi Expo Centre.
During the visit, the COAS commended the active participation of defense manufacturers from friendly nations and observed an impressive display of arms and equipment by both domestic and international exhibitors, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement on Wednesday.
A total of 557 exhibitors are participating in the exhibition of which 333 are international exhibitors while 224 are domestic exhibitors. 36 countries established exhibitors’ stalls of which 17 countries are participating for the first time.
Over 300 foreign delegates from 53 countries attended the event and showed full confidence in the exhibition and the defence industry of Pakistan.
During the exhibition, COAS also engaged in meaningful interactions with foreign military officials and defense delegates present at the event.
A significant highlight of the occasion was the inauguration of the Shahpar-III, a state-of-the-art combat Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) Pakistan. The Shahpar-III boasts advanced capabilities, including an operational ceiling of 35,000 feet and an endurance of over 24 hours. It is equipped to carry a wide range of munitions, including bombs, missiles, and torpedoes.
The 12th Edition of IDEAS 2024 commenced on November 19 and will culminate on November 22, 2024.
Earlier, upon his arrival at Karachi, COAS was warmly received by Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar, Corps Commander Karachi.
