International Defence Exhibition
and Seminar (IDEAS) is one of the mega regional events, biennially organized by
Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) under the auspicious of Ministry
of Defence Production of Pakistan. A continuous success story since year 2000,
IDEAS is now an established rendezvous of international defence exhibitors,
high level delegations, security analysts and top ranking policy planners.
Besides exhibiting latest innovations in defence technologies; it is also an
international forum for analytical evaluation of defence and security outlook
of the future through a series of conferences and a capstone seminar.
The history of international
defence exhibitions in Pakistan dates back to 1999 when Pakistan Navy organized
an International Naval Defence Show from 22-25 February 1999 at Karachi. The
event received an overwhelming response and was largely participated by
national and international defence manufacturers and exhibitors. The event
provided an impetus and government of Pakistan decided to organize
International Defence Exhibition and Seminar as "IDEAS" biennially
and the first edition of IDEAS was held in year 2000 at Karachi Expo Centre.
Through exponential year on year growth, both in terms of number of exhibitors
and participating countries, today IDEAS has iconic standing on the canvas of
global defence exhibitions.
While serving as an international
platform for showcasing latest innovations in defense and technologies of the
future, IDEAS is a regional gateway for international manufacturers and
suppliers to explore new avenues of defence cooperation through joint ventures,
outsourcing and collaboration. On the other hand while reinforcing our
diplomatic efforts in the realm of defence diplomacy; it manifests Pakistan's
deeply embedded and mutually beneficial relations with the international
fraternity. In fact, the IDEAS is a shared vision for global peace, stability
and harmony. The IDEAS slogan, "Arms for Peace" truly reflects
Pakistan's principled stance on peace within and peace without.
Today marks the 10th successful conduct of IDEAS in Pakistan. On the 10th edition of IDEAS, a commemorative postage stamp of Rs. 10/- denomination is being issued by Pakistan Post on November 27, 2018, showcasing the IDEAS logo which is well renowned in the defence exhibitions worldwide
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