Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) complex in Wah on Saturday.
The high-level visit focused on evaluating the country's primary defense industrial complex, reviewing current weapons manufacturing capacities, and advancing efforts to achieve self-reliance in military hardware.
What was the main focus of Field Marshal Asim Munir's visit to POF?
During his tour of the industrial facility, Field Marshal Munir received detailed briefings on POF's operational capacity, its role in fulfilling the defense requirements of the Pakistan Armed Forces, and strategies to expand arms exports to international markets. The military chief witnessed live tests and trials of indigenously designed and manufactured small arms, artillery ammunition, and specialized defense equipment.
Military officials briefed the army chief on technological upgrades designed to modernize manufacturing workflows and reduce dependence on foreign military imports. Addressing officers, engineers, and industrial staff, Munir commended POF’s contribution to national defense and economic sustainability, emphasizing that adopting cutting-edge technology and fostering domestic innovation remain vital to safeguarding national sovereignty.
How is POF modernizing under the new DIPRA regulatory framework?
The visit also highlighted structural and administrative reforms taking place across Pakistan's defense production sector. Field Marshal Munir was briefed on progress regarding the corporatization of POF following the enactment of the Defence Industrial Production Regulatory Authority (DIPRA) Ordinance. The regulatory framework aims to streamline public-private partnerships, attract private investment, and improve operational efficiency across state-owned defense units.
Factory management confirmed that two new industrial plants are currently being installed at the Wah complex. Both facilities are scheduled to become fully operational by the end of 2026, significantly boosting Pakistan's production capacity for advanced munitions and specialized military hardware to meet both domestic operational needs and growing export demand.
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