The Pakistan Ministry of Maritime Affairs, in collaboration with the Pakistan Navy, is organizing the 2nd edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) in Karachi from November 3-6, 2025. As Pakistan’s flagship maritime event designed to position the country as a rising force in the global maritime economy, PIMEC will showcase Pakistan’s maritime potential, promote global partnerships, and provide a platform for both government-to-government (G2G) and business-to-business (B2B) engagements. Prior to PIMEC 2025, Defence Turkey Magazine conducted an exclusive interview with the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed ASHRAF. In this insightful interview, Admiral ASHRAF shared valuable perspectives on the Pakistan Navy (PN)’s ongoing modernization efforts, the capabilities and impact of BABUR Class Corvettes on PN’s operational flexibility, state of naval cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye, PN’s message to the international maritime community and the role of the PIMEC in advancing Pakistan’s maritime industry and strengthening its blue economy initiatives.

The Government of Spain has authorised the commencement of the contracting process for Navantia to design and construct two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (BAM), which will be added to the six already in service (Meteoro, Rayo, Relámpago, Tornado, Audaz, and Furor). The aim is to reinforce maritime surveillance and security, as well as to maintain the operational capability of the Navy’s maritime action force.

Titra Technology, a subsidiary of Pasifik Technology operating in the defense industry, showcased its next-generation unmanned helicopter ALPİN-2, the SEYYAH Visual Navigation System, and the PARS VTOL at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025.

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) and Airbus, one of Europe’s leading aerospace companies, have signed a landmark strategic partnership agreement aimed at accelerating the export of the HÜRJET Advanced Jet Trainer to Spain. The agreement, signed during the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), solidifies the collaboration between the two companies in the HÜRJET program and formalizes their joint efforts in meeting Spain’s jet trainer procurement needs.