Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed 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 defence manufacturers from friendly nations and observed an impressive display of arms and equipment by both domestic and international exhibitors.

A total of 557 exhibitors are participating in the exhibition, of which 333 are international exhibitors and 224 are domestic. Around 36 countries established stalls at the event, out of which 17 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.

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During the exhibition, army chief Gen Asim Munir also interacted with foreign military officials and defence delegates present at the event.

A 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.

Earlier, upon his arrival in Karachi, the COAS was warmly received by Karachi Corps Commander Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar.