High technology weapons system: POF, Oerlikon conclude joint venture with Swiss compa

[ajpirzada]

ISLAMABAD (April 30 2009): Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Pakistan's premier Defence Industrial Establishment has concluded a joint venture with a European giant for high technology weapons system.

Chairman POF Board Lieutenant General Syed Sabahat Husain from POF and Peter Weilenmann President from Oerlikon (Waffer Rheinmetall Munition) of Switzerland signed a letter of understanding on the 2nd day of the defence exhibition IDEF-2009 being held at Istanbul Turkey for co-production & co-marketing of 35mm Air Defence Ammo at POF.

It is pertinent to mention here that the technology of this Ammo will be transferred to POF free of cost. This ammo is the dire need of the Armed Forces of Pakistan and presently, the requirement of this ammo is being met through import from the various countries of the world. The production of this ammo at POF will strengthen our Air Defence and will enhance the capability of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.

Through the production of this latest ammo at POF Wah, Pakistan will be able to save huge foreign exchange being met on the procurement of this Air Defence ammo. First the Armed Forces of Pakistan will be equipped with this latest defence ammunition and subsequently its surplus capacity will be utilised for export to the friendly countries.

POF is now heading towards partnering its competencies with renowned brands around the world in the form of joint ventures. The flexibility to accommodate any entrepreneurial venture on sound commercial and professional lines has created good space to welcome collaboration in the military and commercial arenas.-PR
Business Recorder [Pakistan's First Financial Daily]

 

[BaburCM]

I thought Switzerland was going to embargo Pakistan after the delivery of the batteries... Nevertheless, good news!

 

[ajpirzada]

Pakistan attains self-sufficiency in defence production: POF Chief
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): The country has attained self-sufficiency in defence production sector and any sanctions from the west cannot hamper the defence supplies to the armed forces, said Chairman Pakistan Ordnance Factories Board Lt. Gen. Syed Sabahat Hussain. Talking to mediapersons after addressing the first convocation of Wah Medical College in Wah, the POF chief said that the country’s defence needs are being met through generation of indigenous resources.

He said that the POF had already reached six agreements with renowned international firms to undertake joint ventures for manufacturing of modern weapons. “These agreements are on transfer of technology basis,” he said.

He said around 23 development projects are in the different stages of completion with the aim to enhance the level and standard of POF production.

General Sabahat who will be retiring on Wednesday from the service, said that the POF during the last year earned record revenue of Rs 500 million besides securing record export orders for the surplus production of POF.

He said the POF has secured orders worth US $ 80 million which is around 8 times higher than the last years proceeds earned in the sector.

He said that the POF has advance bookings for supply of arms and ammo for 2010 which speaks volume about the standard and quality of the material being produced by the POF.

Answering a question regarding the welfare of the POF employees, he said that the government was asked to allow financial autonomy in line to increase the salary package of employees besides providing impetus to the economic well-being of the organisation.

“The case for giving autonomy to POF is pending with the Ministry of Finance for the last four years,” he said.

Earlier, addressing the convocation, he urged upon the graduating doctors to go in the practical field with the spirit of devotion and dedication to provide a real service to the sick humanity.

“You all are the future leaders in the field of medical and you should set new examples of service through your sheer hardwork and devotion.”

In his address, Vice Chancellor of Medical Health Sciences Dr Mubashar Hussain called upon the need for undertaking maximum research in the Human Health sector.

“We can start research work without having modern laboratories

· we can undertake research on the major diseases without spending a lot of money,” he said.

He appreciated the talent of the Pakistani youth and said “ we have a lot of talent but it needs proper guidance and leadership to get maximum out put,” he said.

Following strong persuasions by Dr. Mubashir Hussain, the Chairman POF announced to set up an independent department of Medical Education in the Wah Medical College with the aim to impart education skills and acquaint the teaching faculty of various medical colleges about latest research.

All the 75 graduating doctors were awarded with degrees. The function was attended by former POF chief Lt.Gen ® Abdul Qayyum, Faculty members, and parents of the graduating students.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency )

 

[mughaljee]

Salam all brothers,

(High technology weapons system: POF)
I also heard about this on t.v & this technology only israil has,
now will some me tell us ,
what is this for ?
what kind of this weapon/technology is ?
what is its specialty ?
If we have this, then how much our military strength will raise ? etc



regards

 

[MadDog]

why r they so high tech systems..POF will just be co-producing air defence ammo...with the help of the Swiss firm

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

High technology what??? If ammo of oerlikon gun is high tech----then kids---you haven't even scratched the surface of high tech.

 

[mughaljee]

Salam all brothers,

(High technology weapons system: POF)
I also heard about this on t.v & this technology only israil has,
now will some me tell us ,
what is this for ?
what kind of this weapon/technology is ?
what is its specialty ?
If we have this, then how much our military strength will raise ? etc



regards

Answer this please.

 

[MZUBAIR]

Answer this please.

POF Eye is a special-purpose weapon similar in concept to CornerShot that can fire around corners. It is designed for SWAT teams and special forces in hostile situations usually involving terrorists and hostages. It allows its operator to both see and attack an armed target without exposing the operator to counter-attack.

It includes a small high-resolution camera, laser sight and a colour LCD monitor, which can observe and view a target from various vantage points.
The video camera enables forces to scan an area prior to pinpointing a target and broadcast the footage directly, in real time, to the operating team behind, or to a Command Post monitor. Its head can turn 75 degrees.

Only I know that much

 

[mughaljee]

MZUBAIR Jee,

Thanks for this , really appreciated.
regards