Air Chief Visits IDEAS-2024 at Karachi Expo Centre.

Karachi: Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu visited the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition IDEAS-2024 at Karachi Expo Centre today. The Air Chief toured a variety of stalls within the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park pavilion, which prominently displayed cutting-edge technologies in Space, Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, Aerospace Designing, Sensors, and Simulators domains. According to Radio Pakistan, the Air Chief emphasized the necessity of fostering a robust ecosystem that encourages venture capitalism to drive innovation and growth in the aerospace sector. He highlighted the significance of exploring opportunities to nurture emerging talent and enhance the capabilities of local industries through the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technology (NICAT). Zaheer Ahmed Babar also engaged with foreign delegates, discussing prospects for the sale and purchase of indigenously developed aerospace equipment and promoting a self-reliant defense industr y.