Pakistan's defence exports cross $200 mn

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's defence exports have crossed $200 million, Major General Syed Absar Hussain, Director General, Defence Export Promotion Organisation has said.

A new Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) 'Saad' will be unveiled at IDEAS 2006 defence exhibition being planned to be held in Karachi on November 20, Hussain said.

Pakistan had launched Saad equipped with Battle Field Management Systems, including computerised command, control, communication, intelligence and information systems in July 2003.

Hussain did not give details if the Saad to be displayed at IDEAS 2006 was an upgraded version.

The improved versions of the Al-Khalid battle tank and Super Mushak single piston engine aircraft will also be put on display besides various other upgrades, the Dawn quoted him as saying.

He said, the Al-Khalid tank has a night-fighting capability as well as the ability to automatically track targets. Super Mushak can be used as a trainee aircraft as well as for other aerial and defence operations.

Out of 107 delegates from 95 countries to be invited for the exhibition, 75 delegates from 70 countries have so far confirmed their participation, the General said.