Key Takeaways
- Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with US-based defence company POWERUS.
- The meeting focused on defence technology, procurement, and production cooperation.
- Both parties expressed interest in further developing mutual engagement.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir met with representatives from US-based defence and critical infrastructure company POWERUS on Wednesday. The meeting, organized by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), focused on potential areas of defence technology collaboration.
During the discussion, CDF Munir highlighted the importance of technological innovation and advanced solutions in strengthening national security and resilience. The meeting was led by Robert Bret Velicovich from POWERUS.
The company, according to its website, specializes in building hardware and unified systems architecture to keep critical assets running in high-consequence environments. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for defence procurement, production, and capacity building.
Both parties expressed interest in further developing engagement in areas of mutual interest. The meeting underscored the ongoing efforts to enhance defence capabilities through technological advancements.
In January, US and Pakistan army soldiers completed training at the National Counter-Terrorism Center during Exercise Inspired Gambit, focusing on combined infantry skills and counterterrorism operations.
In December last year, the US approved the sale of advanced technology and upgrade packages for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter aircraft, a deal valued at approximately $686 million. This approval aligns with the ongoing discussions on defence technology and cooperation.
The meeting reflects the ongoing dialogue between Pakistan and the United States on defence matters, highlighting the importance of technological innovation in national security.
