Türkiye's defence industry shines at 12th IDEAS exhibition in Pakistan

Turkish defence industry companies are presenting their products at the 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024), which opened today in Karachi, Pakistan, and will run until November 22.

According to the Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB), official delegations and defence manufacturers from around the world have gathered for the four-day event, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

Twenty-one Turkish companies are taking part in this year's event, including ASELSAN, ASFAT, Girsan, Gürbüz Trade, HAVELSAN, İŞBİR, Karel, Kar Metal, MİLKAB, MİLSOFT, MKE, Pals Elektronik, DLG TACTICAL, ROKETSAN, Sarsılmaz, SDT, IDEF, STM, TİSAŞ, TUSAŞ, and ULAK.

The exhibition will feature a range of products from Türkiye's defence sector, including unmanned ground and aerial vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, weapons, naval and electronic systems, ammunition, simulators, and logistics support equipment.

Notably, the 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024) commenced at the Karachi Expo Centre on November 19. The event, inaugurated by Federal Minister for Defence and Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif, will run until November 22, 2024.

A significant event on the regional calendar, IDEAS 2024 is organised biennially by Pakistan's Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO). According to a statement from DEPO, the exhibition has attracted over 350 high-level delegations from 55 nations, alongside numerous trade visitors.

Since its inception in 2000, IDEAS has established itself as a leading international platform for defence manufacturers, entrepreneurs, research and development experts, financial professionals, and policymakers. The event fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and opportunities for ventures in the defence sector, acting as a nexus for the global defence community to explore business synergies and cooperative efforts.

In his address, Muhammad Asif highlighted the vast opportunities available in Pakistan for profitable investments, joint ventures, and trade across various sectors, including defence. He emphasised that IDEAS serves as a gateway for international manufacturers and suppliers to explore new possibilities for cooperation through partnerships, outsourcing, and collaboration.

By Aghakazim Guliyev