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Ministry Of Defence Production (Pakistan)
The Ministry of Defence Production (; ''Trans.'': ''Wazarat-e-Defai Padawar'') abbreviated as MoDP, is an executive ministry of the federal Government of Pakistan with objectives of development and production of ordnance and machinery for the Pakistan Armed Forces. Established as a separate ministry from its parent agency, Ministry of Defence in 2004, the MoDP oversees the development of conventional military weapons system through its separately funded organizations. Organizational structure The Ministry of Defence Production is headed by Minister of Defence Production who is an elected member of parliament. The minister of defense production is assisted by the secretary of defense production—a usually a military officer. The MoDP is located in the vicinity of Ministry of Defense in Rawalpindi. The ministry's bureaucracy is split into three wings, administration, projects, and foreign collaboration, each overseen by an assistant secretary. History The Ministry of Defenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan () (abbreviated as GoP), constitutionally known as the Federal Government, commonly known as the Centre, is the national authority of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a federal republic located in South Asia, consisting of four provinces and one federal territory. The territories of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir are also part of the country but have separate systems and are not part of the federation. Under the Constitution, there are three primary branches of a government: ''the legislative'', whose powers are vested in a bicameral Parliament; ''the executive'', consisting of the president, aided by the Cabinet which is headed by the prime minister; and ''the judiciary'', with the Supreme Court. Effecting the Westminster system for governing the state, the government is mainly composed of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, in which all powers are vested by the Constitution in the Parliament, the prime minister an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Industries Taxila
Heavy Industries Taxila (Reporting name: HIT), () is a Pakistani state-owned enterprise and defense contractor working under the Ministry of Defence Production, located in Taxila (modern), Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab.Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) GlobalSecurity.org website, Retrieved 28 September 2021 Inaugurated in 1979 by then President Zia-ul-Haq, Zia ul Haq as "Heavy Rebuild Factory", the facility specializes in armored vehicle development. HIT has extensive experience in the overhaul and upgrade of tracked armored fighting vehicles for the Pakistan Armed Forces. HIT's commercial wing specializes in irrigation equipment systems and lab services such as material testing and cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major (United Kingdom)
Major (Maj) is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to Captain (British Army and Royal Marines), captain and subordinate to Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom), lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a Crown (headgear), crown. The equivalent rank in the Royal Navy is Lieutenant commander (Royal Navy), lieutenant commander, and squadron leader in the Royal Air Force. History By the time of the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleonic wars, an infantry battalion usually had two majors, designated the "senior major" and the "junior major". The senior major effectively acted as second-in-command and the majors often commanded detachments of two or more company (military unit), companies split from the main body. The second-in-command of a battalion or regiment is still a major. File:British-Army-Maj(1856-1867)-Collar Insignia.svg, 1856 to 1867 major's collar rank insignia File:British-Army-Maj(1867-1880)-Collar Insignia.svg, 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi Expo Centre
Karachi Expo Center is the convention center where Pakistani products are showcased internationally. The center consists of 6 halls. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan also helps support the exhibitions at the center. IDEAS exhibition Pakistani military arms and equipment exhibitions are held under the theme 'IDEAS' (International Defence Exhibition and Seminar). This is a four-day exhibition. 'My Karachi' exhibition Since 2003, 'My Karachi' themed exhibitions are held annually at Expo Center Karachi where companies and traders of Karachi as well as foreign exhibitors market their products. This three-day long exhibition is organized annually by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). The products are showcased for around one million visitors. This will provide a platform for business-to-business and business-to-consumer meetings. Importance of this exhibition is emphasized as city of Karachi is considered the economic and financial hub of Pakistan. 'D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Defence Exhibition And Seminar
The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, more commonly referred to as IDEAS, is a defence sector event, held biennially, in Pakistan. Since its inception by President Pervez Musharraf in 2000, it has grown to include more than 54,000 trade visitors, 290 delegates members (from 43 countries), 133 national exhibitors and 294 exhibitors from around the world as of IDEAS 2016. The Pakistan government attaches a high level of importance to IDEAS; despite the fact that it attracts a large number of delegates, it is seen as a vehicle for facilitating their own indigenous arms trade. The level of political involvement has been known to reach the highest echelons, with President Asif Ali Zardari personally inviting the Amir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the event in 2008 in order to boost the chances of Pakistan's export of its indigenously developed Al-Khalid main battle tanks. The Defence Export Promotion Organization, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Directorate General Defence Purchase (Pakistan)
The Directorate General of Defense Purchase (DGDP) is a department under the Ministry of Defense Production responsible for procurement and disposal of defense stores established in 1970 when it was separated from the Directorate General of Munitions Production. Its headquarters are located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. History DGDP was initially established in 1953 as the Defense Purchase Directorate. In 1967 it was merged with the Directorate General Munitions Production and then separated in 1970 and was given the dual responsibility of procurement of defense stores/equipment in the country and their local production. After the independence of Bangladesh The independence of Bangladesh was Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence, declared from Pakistan on 26 March 1971, which is now celebrated as Independence Day (Bangladesh), Independence Day. The Bangladesh Liberation War started on 26 March ... from Pakistan in 1971, it was split into the Directorate General of Defence P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Directorate General Munition Production
The Directorate General of Munitions Production (DGMP) is a department under the Ministry of Defense Production in Pakistan. It plays an important role in the country's defense procurement and production. Achievements Indigenous development of anti-ship cruise missiles Under the leadership of Major General (retd) Ubaid bin Zakaria, DGMP has made significant progress in defense technology. A notable achievement is the successful test launch of the indigenously developed anti-ship cruise missile Harba. This missile has both anti-ship and land attack roles. Global arms market Pakistan is making arrangements to target the global arms market through DGMP efforts. The country is focusing on reasserting its presence in the global arms and ammunition market. Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is one of the key players in the initiative. Autonomy In February 2020, the federal government has decided to declare five institutions, including the DGMP of the Ministry of Defense P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defence Export Promotion Organization
The Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) () is an agency of the Government of Pakistan responsible for promoting Pakistan's defence industry exports. It operates under the Ministry of Defence Production. DEPO organizes the biennial defence event International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), which takes places at the Karachi Expo Center in Karachi Karachi is the capital city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, largest city in Pakistan and 12th List of largest cities, largest in the world, with a popul ..., Pakistan. References External links *Defence Export Promotion Organization(English) Pakistan federal departments and agencies Foreign trade of Pakistan Export promotion agencies {{Pakistan-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institute Of Optronics
The Institute of Optronics (shortened as IOP) was a Military budget of Pakistan, military funded Research and development in Pakistan, research and development institute located in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan. Established in 1984 by the Ministry of Defence (Pakistan), Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Institute of Optronics (IOP) conducted research on List of laser applications, military lasers, optoelectronics and photonics to support the capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces. After a reorganization within the Ministry of Defence Production (Pakistan), Ministry of Defence Production in 2020, the IOP was merged into the newly formed Research & Development Establishment (Pakistan), Research and Development Establishment. Overview In 1984, the Ministry of Defence (Pakistan), Ministry of Defence established the Institute of Optronics (IOP) as a research and development (R&D) institute focused on military applications of lasers, optoelectronics, photonics and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Research & Development Establishment (Pakistan)
The Research and Development Establishment (shortened as RDE) is a defence-related research and development institute located in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. Established in 2020 within the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP), it focuses on indigenization to support the capabilities of Pakistan Armed Forces The Pakistan Armed Forces (; ) are the military forces of Pakistan. It is the world's sixth-largest military measured by active military personnel and consists of three uniformed services—the Army, Navy, and the Air Force, which are backe ... and other government agencies. Overview The Research and Development Establishment (RDE) is a multidisciplinary research and development (R&D) organization established in May 2020 by merging of three previously independent institutions, namely: * Military Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (MVRDE) * Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) * Institute of Optronics (IOP) RDE promotes self-reliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Radio And Telecommunication Corporation
The National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) is a major defence state-owned enterprise based in Haripur, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It's a provider of electronics and technical services in both the public and private sectors. NRTC is owned by the Ministry of Defence Production. The organization has been instrumental in developing advance Military Communication, Jamming, Anti Drone System, EW, EOD, Radars, Safe and Smart City Solutions for the Pakistan Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, both federal and provincial along with export to friendly countries . History NRTC was established in February 1966 as an organization of the Ministry of Defense Production (MoDP). In January 2020, the former Chief of the Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, inaugurated the Electronic Warfare (EW) and Ground Surveillance Radar (GSR) testing laboratories at the NRTC's Haripur location. These laboratories are equipped with EW equipment and GSR radars that have been deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Ordnance Factories
The Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is a major firearms and a defence contractor headquartered in Wah Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan. Described as "the largest defence industrial complex under the Ministry of Defence Production, producing conventional arms and ammunition to the international standards" by the Government of Pakistan. The POF was founded by the Government of Pakistan with early collaboration from the former British Royal Ordnance Factory in 1951. The POF engineers, develops, produces, manufactures, and promotes a wide range of different types of infantry and special-purpose weapons, explosives, ammunition, mortars, rockets, and the military gear for Pakistan's military. The POF is owned and sponsored by the Ministry of Defence Production whose corporate leadership comes from a deputation by the Army GHQ of the Pakistan Army. The POF is the earliest and one of the largest military corporations in Pakistan, and later influenced many other military corporations in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
