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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces in Pakistan, met with Robert Bret Velicovich-led delegation from US-based company POWERUS to discuss defense technology and cooperation opportunities. The meeting, according to the military’s media wing ISPR, covered potential collaboration in procurement, production, and capacity building. Both sides expressed interest in further engagement following a January training exercise between US and Pakistani forces and a recent $686 million deal for advanced F-16 upgrades.

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On Wednesday, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir met with a delegation from US-based defence company POWERUS, led by Robert Bret Velicovich. The meeting, as reported by the military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), focused on evolving trends in defence technology and potential areas of collaboration between Pakistan and the US.

CDF Munir emphasized the importance of technological innovation for national security during the discussion. Both sides expressed interest in expanding cooperation in areas like defence procurement, production, and capacity building. The meeting came after US and Pakistani soldiers completed training at the National Counter-Terrorism Center in January as part of Exercise Inspired Gambit, which concentrated on infantry skills, tactics, and counterterrorism operations.

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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday discussed evolving trends in defence technology and potential areas of cooperation with United States-based defence and critical infrastructure company POWERUS, the military’s media wing said. asserted

wing → discuss → POWERUS

The meeting focused on opportunities for collaboration in defence procurement, production and capacity building, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). uncertain

meeting → focus → Relations

The POWERUS delegation was led by Robert Bret Velicovich. asserted

delegation → lead → Velicovich

During the meeting, CDF Munir also highlighted the “importance of technological innovation and advanced solutions in strengthening national security and resilience.” asserted

Munir → highlight → security

The company, according to its website, “builds hardware and unified systems architecture that keep critical assets running in high-consequence environments.” uncertain

that → accord → environments

Both sides expressed interest in further developing engagement in areas of mutual interest, added ISPR. asserted

ISPR → express → interest

In January, US and Pakistan army soldiers completed training at the National Counter-Terrorism Center during Exercise Inspired Gambit, which focused on combined infantry skills and tactics, and counterterrorism operations. asserted

which → complete → skills

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. asserted

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