Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) debuted a staggering roster of new precision-guided munitions at the 2024 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), a tradeshow promoting the Pakistani defence industry every two years.
Pakistan’s strong showing at IDEAS 2024 shows the armed forces’ and defence industry’s collective focus on munitions. As discussed in an earlier analysis, focusing on munitions makes sense.
For buyers, the cost, complications, and overall risk associated with munitions are lower than a complete platform, such as the JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter. However, if Pakistani munitions work as advertised, then that same buyer could make additional orders. Thus, the Pakistani industry could drive profit growth through the volume of munitions sold, the requirement of which could be recurring fairly frequently due to conflicts, limited munition shelf-life, and the need to keep up with technology advancements.
The portfolio shown at IDEAS 2024 reflects a focus on developing sophisticated munitions, such as small cruise missiles with improved accuracy and compatibility with drones and slow-flying aircraft. A handful of states offer cruise missiles and other SOWs on the market, even fewer offer solutions like the Rasoob 250 and AZB-81LR. Thus, Pakistan’s SOEs – especially NESCOM – want to insert themselves into that club.
Success in this regard could open three key pathways for Pakistan.
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