Army chief Munir visits Pakistan's largest defence industrial complex
Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factory to review the country's defense production and export capabilities. The visit emphasized the military's push for self-reliance and the integration of new industrial plants.
Why it matters
The visit underscores Pakistan's strategic focus on indigenous military manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign arms imports.
Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Saturday (August 29, 2026) visited the country’s largest defence industrial complex to see its production and export capabilities.
Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah is located about 41 km west of capital Islamabad.
According to a statement by the army, Gen. Munir's visit to “Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex”, focused on reviewing production capabilities, export potential and contributions towards the country’s defence industrial base.
During the visit, he was briefed on various aspects of POF’s operations and its role in strengthening national defence through the indigenous development and production of a diverse range of military equipment.
He also witnessed the tests and trials of locally designed and manufactured arms and ammunition, highlighting POF’s commitment to innovation, self-reliance and enhancing Pakistan’s defence production capabilities, according to the statement.
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