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Munir reviews POF Wah’s defence production efforts

Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah. He reviewed the organisation’s defence production capabilities and ongoing indigenisation efforts. The Inter-Services Public Relations said the visit focused on strengthening Pakistan’s defence industrial base. Munir also reviewed POF’s export potential and operational progress.…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the visit focused on reviewing POF's production capabilities, export potential, and contributions to Pakistan's defence industrial base. Munir was briefed on various aspects of POF's operations and its role in strengthening national defence through indigenous development and production of military equipment.

During the visit, Munir witnessed tests and trials of locally designed and manufactured arms and ammunition, highlighting POF's commitment to innovation and self-reliance. He was also presented with an overview of the progress of the corporatisation process following the enactment of the DIPRA Ordinance, as reported by Dawn.

ISPR stated that Munir was apprised of ongoing indigenisation and upgradation efforts, including the installation of two new industrial plants likely to commence production by the end of the current year. The visit demonstrated the military's commitment to advancing self-reliance, indigenous production, and technological innovation in Pakistan's defence sector.

Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Dawn - Pakistan, Dawn — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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