The Defence Industry of Pakistan, (Urdu: دفاعی صنعتِ پاکستان) under the Ministry of Defence Production, was created in September 1951 to promote and coordinate the patchwork of military production facilities that have developed since independence. The ministry also includes seven other specialized organizations devoted to research and development, production, and administration.[1][2]

Pakistan Navy is supported mainly by a facility at the Karachi Shipyard, which has limited production capacity.[3] In 1987, development of a submarine repair and rebuild facility at Port Qasim was begun. By early 2000, in a joint project with China led to the development of the JF-17 Thunder fighter and the Al-Khalid Tank.[4] Pakistan also has taken major steps to becoming self-sufficient in aircraft overhaul, modernization and tank and helicopter sales, and a transfer of technology with France led to the construction of the Agosta B-90 Submarine in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The two countries are participating in many joint production projects such as Al Khalid II, advance trainer aircraft, combat aircraft, navy ships and submarines. In 2016, the Pakistani government managed to reduce its defence imports by 90%.[5]

Suppliers

A CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder of the Pakistan Air Force.
HIT built Al-Khalid tank on display.
A variety of grenades, artillery shells, mortar shells and other ammunition produced by POF.

Local suppliers

Several of the defence firms listed below, while primarily involved in research and development, also produce and supply defence equipment and military systems:

Foreign suppliers

Pakistan is also equipped with foreign hardware. According to a 2021 report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Pakistan ranked 10th in the world among the largest arms importers for the period 2016-20. China was the main supplier of arms during that time, with a 74% share. It was followed by Russia (6.6%) and Italy (5.9%). Compared to the previous period 2011-15, Pakistan reduced its foreign arm imports by 23%.[12] Listed below are the main foreign suppliers to Pakistan:

Research and Development Establishments

Research and Development Institutions

The defence establishments & institutions listed below are solely involved in research and development in various fields and are not involved in production or supplying of military systems or defence equipment. Products designed by these institutions are manufactured in other state-owned companies.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pakistan moves swiftly to self-reliance in defence needs". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
  2. ↑ "Pakistan Link Headlines". 2005-08-27. Archived from the original on 27 August 2005. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  3. ↑ "Pakistan Navy inducts two newly built tugs". Dunya News. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  4. ↑ Fagoyinbo, Joseph Babatunde (May 2013). The Armed Forces: Instrument of Peace, Strength, Development and Prosperity. Author House. ISBN 978-1-4772-1844-0.
  5. ↑ "Issuance of NOCs for defence products' import curtailed by 90pc in three years". 2016-07-29. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  6. ↑ "MILITARY – Cavalier Group".
  7. ↑ "DAUDSONS DEFENSE". Daudsons Armoury.
  8. ↑ http://wikimapia.org/5920183/Maritime-Technological-Complex-MTC-NESCOM-Islamabad-Pakistan
  9. ↑ "NRTC Official Website".
  10. ↑ "SATUMA". Satuma official website.
  11. ↑ "SHIBLI". SHIBLI Official Website.
  12. ↑ Dawn.com, Reuters | (2021-03-15). "Pakistan ranks 10th among largest importers of major arms globally: report". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-03-12. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  13. ↑ "Public Sector". depo.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  14. ↑ "Public Sector". depo.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
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