IDEAS 2008 - News & Discussions

[EagleEyes]

..:: IDEAS PAKISTAN 2008 International Defence Exhibition & Seminar - Arms for Peace, 24 -28 November 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre ::..

Official website of IDEAS Pakistan.

 

[asaad-ul-islam]

too bad, it's still a long way from now. I hope this site gives good coverage of the expo, insha'Allah.

 

[solid snake]

I went to Ideas 2004 with my dad. Even went to Sonmiani firing range to see the PAF aircraft demonstrate their bombing and A-A abilites as well as saw the Al-Khalid and Al-Zarrar live fire demonstration. They also demonstrated stinger missiles.

If it was during the summer, i could have gone with my dad.

 

[F.O.X]

Anything new This year??



Regards
Champ

 

[Introvert]

Foreign exhibitors take interest in IDEAS 2008

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Foreign exhibitors take interest in IDEAS 2008 KARACHI: Preparation for 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, IDEAS 2008, to be held from November 24 to November 28 at Karachi Expo Center has taken a head start.

Major General Muhammad Farooq, Director General Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) Ministry of Defence Production while chairing the second steering committee meeting for IDEAS, said It was heartening to note that more than 95% space had already been booked.

DG, DEPO urged upon the participants of the meeting to ensure that IDEAS-2008 help create pleasant feelings and promote the image of Pakistan as a responsible and well-organized nation among foreign delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors.

During the meeting, departments responsible for various activities during IDEAS-2008 gave detailed presentation. It was reiterated that electronic and print media would be continuously informed about the traffic plans to cause minimum inconvenience to citizen of Karachi during the event.

Foreign exhibitors take interest in IDEAS 2008 - GEO.tv

 

[fatman17]

Inter Services Public Relations

No /2008-ISPR Dated 28-6-08

Positive Response from all over the World will Make IDEAS – 2008 a Grand Event Preparations in Full Swing

Karachi, June 28: Preparations for 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, IDEAS 2008, to be held from November 24 to November 28, 2008 at Karachi Expo Center have taken a head start. Major General Muhammad Farooq, Director General Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO), Ministry of Defence Production, while chairing the second steering committee meeting for IDEAS here today, stated, “from the overwhelming response of foreign exhibitors for IDEAS 2008, one can gauge the popularity of this mega event. It is heartening to note that more than 92% space has already been booked”. He further stated that this surge in response of foreign exhibitors can be attributed to the formal launch of IDEAS – 2008 by the Prime Minister, Mr Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, during the “Soft Launch of IDEAS – 2008” at Islamabad on 23rd May 2008. That ceremony was attended by Ambassadors / High Commissioners, Defence Attaches and elite of corporate sector. DG DEPO urged upon the participants of the meeting, to ensure that IDEAS – 2008 help create pleasant feelings and promote the image of Pakistan as a responsible and well organized nation among foreign delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Interior Ministry, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Ports and Shipping, Government of Sindh, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Central Board of Revenue, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh Police, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Pakistan Customs, Civil Aviation Authority, City District Government Karachi, Press Information Department and Ecommerce Gateway – the event manager of the exhibition.
During the meeting, departments responsible for various activities during IDEAS-2008 gave detailed presentations. It was reiterated that electronic and print media will be continuously informed about traffic plans to cause minimum inconvenience to the citizens of Karachi during the event.
City District Government Karachi reassured that outlook of the city will be further uplifted during the event so that foreign delegates take a good impression of the city while visiting Karachi. All the representatives of concerned departments assured full support for the success of the event in the national interest, which would promote the reputation of Pakistan in general and Karachi in particular as a hospitable country and city. IDEAS plays an important role in showcasing the indigenously developed defence equipment and promoting defence exports of Pakistan. IDEAS is attended by a large number of high level defence delegations, exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world.

 

[Jliu]

Inter Services Public Relations

No /2008-ISPR Dated 28-6-08

Positive Response from all over the World will Make IDEAS – 2008 a Grand Event Preparations in Full Swing

Karachi, June 28: Preparations for 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, IDEAS 2008, to be held from November 24 to November 28, 2008 at Karachi Expo Center have taken a head start. Major General Muhammad Farooq, Director General Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO), Ministry of Defence Production, while chairing the second steering committee meeting for IDEAS here today, stated, “from the overwhelming response of foreign exhibitors for IDEAS 2008, one can gauge the popularity of this mega event. It is heartening to note that more than 92% space has already been booked”. He further stated that this surge in response of foreign exhibitors can be attributed to the formal launch of IDEAS – 2008 by the Prime Minister, Mr Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, during the “Soft Launch of IDEAS – 2008” at Islamabad on 23rd May 2008. That ceremony was attended by Ambassadors / High Commissioners, Defence Attaches and elite of corporate sector. DG DEPO urged upon the participants of the meeting, to ensure that IDEAS – 2008 help create pleasant feelings and promote the image of Pakistan as a responsible and well organized nation among foreign delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Interior Ministry, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Ports and Shipping, Government of Sindh, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Central Board of Revenue, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh Police, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Pakistan Customs, Civil Aviation Authority, City District Government Karachi, Press Information Department and Ecommerce Gateway – the event manager of the exhibition.
During the meeting, departments responsible for various activities during IDEAS-2008 gave detailed presentations. It was reiterated that electronic and print media will be continuously informed about traffic plans to cause minimum inconvenience to the citizens of Karachi during the event.
City District Government Karachi reassured that outlook of the city will be further uplifted during the event so that foreign delegates take a good impression of the city while visiting Karachi. All the representatives of concerned departments assured full support for the success of the event in the national interest, which would promote the reputation of Pakistan in general and Karachi in particular as a hospitable country and city. IDEAS plays an important role in showcasing the indigenously developed defence equipment and promoting defence exports of Pakistan. IDEAS is attended by a large number of high level defence delegations, exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world.

I look foward to attending given the success of last year

 

[araz]

I look foward to attending given the success of last year

Jliu
Do you see Pakistan procuring anything at this meeting?
Araz

 

[Introvert]

IDEAS 2008 thread is already open.

http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistan-defence-careers/10032-ideas-2008-news-discussions.html

 

[mujahideen]

How much are we suppose to be making from defence exports this year?

 

[fatman17]

How much are we suppose to be making from defence exports this year?

there are conflicting figures but a figure of US$ 200 mill sounds correct with sri lanka buying US$ 50 mill by itself.

 

[Mercenary101]

i wanna go!!!! =[ they should have 1 in usa lol >=[

 

[Jliu]

Jliu
Do you see Pakistan procuring anything at this meeting?
Araz

I see Pakistan definitely signing some contracts (short&long) term with domestic suppliers ie. small arms, UAVs, MBTs etc and also some more supply related contracts with foreign vendors such as Samsung for maintenance of PG Artillery rounds soon to be produced. I've heard talk the SSGN or SSW is acquiring a new personal arm similar to the P226 adopted by the SSG announced at IDEAS 2006.

Perhaps the PN may announce a sudden procurement contract for either the Scorpene or Marlin SSK at the show to catch the Indians off balance but more likely they will ink some smaller contracts with foreign vendors such as Blackshark torpedoes and Agosta maintenance & support deals on the sidelines.

 

[fatman17]

I see Pakistan definitely signing some contracts (short&long) term with domestic suppliers ie. small arms, UAVs, MBTs etc and also some more supply related contracts with foreign vendors such as Samsung for maintenance of PG Artillery rounds soon to be produced. I've heard talk the SSGN or SSW is acquiring a new personal arm similar to the P226 adopted by the SSG announced at IDEAS 2006.

Perhaps the PN may announce a sudden procurement contract for either the Scorpene or Marlin SSK at the show to catch the Indians off balance but more likely they will ink some smaller contracts with foreign vendors such as Blackshark torpedoes and Agosta maintenance & support deals on the sidelines.

most likely!

 

[EagleEyes]

IDEAS 2008 Soft Launching held on 23 May 2008 at Prime
Minister Secretariat Auditorium

1. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure to see the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar more popularly known as ‘IDEAS’ going from strength to strength, in a short span of seven years. The exhibition has grown in scope and stature and I feel satisfied to see Pakistan’s achievements in this relatively new ground for us. The rendezvous or forum of IDEAS provides excellent opportunity to develop better understanding and friendship, networking of defence industry for trade and joint ventures, and more importantly seeking affordable solutions to prevent war through conventional balance. This was stated by Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan while acting as Chief Guest of the ceremony. The Prime Minister formally announced the soft launching of the IDEAS-2008 which will be held from 24-28 Nov 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre. The Prime Minister also distributed the IDEAS 2008 souvenirs among the participants.

2. The Secretary Ministry of Defence Production Major General (Retd) Shahid Siddique Tirmizi while addressing welcomed Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and distinguished guest and said that first International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, better known as IDEAS, was held in the year 2000. That was an astounding success. Thereafter three exhibitions were held in the years 2002, 2004 and 2006, and each time there was a marked improvement from the previous one. This was made possible though the relentless efforts and sheer hard work at the Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO). During all these years, a close patronage of the Government of Pakistan was available to the Armed Forces, Organizers and Managers of IDEAS that helped them to hold this biennial event successfully.

3. It is a matter of great honour and proud privilege for me to extend a very warm welcome to the Prime Minister and honourable guests from Pakistan representing various business groups and government departments, their Excellencies; Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Diplomats. I am extremely grateful to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, who has been very kind and generous in extending his patronage to DEPO and acceding to our request to grace the occasion of Soft Launching Ceremony of International Defence Exhibition and Seminar now internationally known by its acronym “IDEAS”, that will be held at Expo Centre Karachi from 24 November to 28 November 2008. On behalf of Defence Export Promotion Organisation, Ministry of Defence Production, this was stated by Director General DEPO Major General Muhammad Farooq while addressing the forum.

4. You will be pleased to know that IDEAS, a biennial mega event of international repute organized and supported by Pakistan Armed Forces, is attended by a large number of local and foreign exhibitors, high level foreign defence delegations, trade visitors, diplomats, defence, analysts and senior Pakistan Armed Forces officers. The presence of the Prime Minister of Pakistan as chief guest on the occasion has surely enhanced the prestige of the event that will focus on OEOs of own and multi-national companies, leading industrialists, diplomats, potential exhibitors, trade visitors, high level delegations and sponsors to encourage their participation in IDEAS – 2008.

5. The Popularity of IDEAS can be well imagined from the state that there is an increase of 250% in space booking and 225% in International Defence Delegations attendance. IDEAS, besides promoting image of Pakistan, show-cases the defence capability including defence products of Pakistan to the outside world. Silent preparations and promotional campaign for IDEAS – 2008 are already in full swing and being met with encouraging response form the foreign exhibitors. However, to give IDEAS – 2008 a momentous headstart and further leap, “Soft Launching” of this internationally renowned event was planned to be held in May 2008 at Islamabad.

6. The IDEAS Soft Launching was attended by Federal Ministers, Secretaries Services chiefs, Ambassadors, Diplomats, CEO of most of the exhibiting companies and CEO & TV channel, and print media.

..:: IDEAS PAKISTAN 2008 International Defence Exhibition & Seminar - Arms for Peace, 24 -28 November 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre ::..