Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is a major defense contractor and an aerospace manufacturer that is headquartered in Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan.
Official logo of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex | |
| Company type | State-owned company |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan 1971 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | AM Muhammad Mughees Afzal |
| Products | Product list
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Production output | Military Aircraft |
| Services | Aircraft maintenance Aircraft MLU systems Aircraft design, R&D |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence Production (Primary owner; other ownership) |
| Parent | Pakistan Air Force |
| Divisions | Divisions
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| Subsidiaries | Air Weapons Complex |
| Website | www.pac.org.pk |
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is one of the largest defense contractor in aerospace, military support, and national security provider to the Pakistan military.
Founded in 1971 by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the PAC designs, develops, and builds aircraft and avionics systems for the Pakistani military— it also provides its services for civilian aircraft. In addition, the PAC performs local maintenance and works on the aircraft MLU systems of foreign-built military and civilian aircraft. The PAC is owned entirely and sponsored by Ministry of Defence Production whose corporate appointment comes directly from the Air HQ of the Pakistan Air Force.
Many of these products are specially suited for the Pakistan Armed Forces needs, while others are also marketed to foreign export. While it collaborated with several countries’ corporate organizations, the PAC often jointly works with the Turkish TAI and the Chinese CATIC. The PAC has larger commercial and business interests in Myanmar, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.