ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Aeronautical Complex had developed the repair technology of Swedish aircraft - SAAB - as it had recently repaired two reconnaissance aircraft at Pakistan Air Force's inventory. These aircraft were damaged during terrorist's attack on Kamra Air Base.
He said, indigenous repair of these aircraft helped country save huge amount on account of foreign exchange.
Pakistan Air Force Engineers are considered as one of the best engineers in the world and acquiring the capability to repair the state of the art technology is the clear evidence of the professionalism of the PAF Engineers.
Expressing his satisfaction on the performance of Ministry of Defence Production he said it has been focussing on indigenization of the major requirements of the armed forces of the country with special regard to arms and ammunition sector. "The shortfalls in various sections were also being overcome by adopting modern techniques by the defence production industry," he said.
He said that the defence production sector of the country is properly being taken care of besides providing necessary funds so that it may be able to export its surplus production.
Abdul Qayyum said committee has urged the provincial governments for purchasing security equipments like bullet proof materials, riffles and other safety gadgets from Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) instead of importing from other countries.
Answering a question, he said ties between Pakistan and Russia are improving which will go a long way in achieving lasting peace in the region.
The chairman said Pakistan has extended offer to Russia to utilize Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) for carrying out business and trade activity for the betterment of the entire region.
He said that Russia had recently given four MI-35 Helicopters to Pakistan which is a sign of improving bilateral relations.