COAS reviews operations: POF to commission two new industrial plants this year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is expected to commission two new industrial plants by the end of the current year as part of efforts to expand indigenous defence production and upgrade the country’s defence industrial capabilities, the military said on Saturday.

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was briefed on the new facilities during a visit to POF Wah, Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

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The Field Marshal reviewed POF’s production capabilities, export potential and contribution to Pakistan’s defence industrial base, with particular emphasis on indigenisation, technological advancement and self-reliance.

During the visit, he was briefed on various aspects of POF’s operations and its role in strengthening national defence through the indigenous development and production of a diverse range of military equipment.

The COAS & CDF also witnessed tests and trials of locally designed and manufactured arms and ammunition, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance domestic defence production and reduce reliance on external sources.

Officials briefed the Field Marshal on POF’s continuing indigenisation and modernisation programme, including the installation of the two new industrial plants that are likely to begin production before the end of 2026.

Significantly, the COAS & CDF was also presented with an overview of progress on the corporatisation process following the enactment of the DIPRA Ordinance, indicating an ongoing restructuring of Pakistan’s defence industrial framework. The visit, according to ISPR, underscored the military’s commitment to strengthening indigenous production, technological innovation and self-reliance in Pakistan’s defence sector.

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