| POF Eye | |
|---|---|
 A standard POF Eye fitted with a semi-automatic pistol. | |
| Type | Special-purpose hand-held weapon system |
| Place of origin |  Pakistan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2002–present |
| Used by | Pakistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Designed | 2002 |
| Manufacturer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Produced | Late 2002–present |
| Variants | 3 (including standard) |
POF Eye is a special-purpose hand-held weapon system similar in concept to theCornerShot that can fire weapons around corners. It was first revealed at the 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2008), held at the KarachiExpo Centre in November 2008. It is designed for SWAT and special forcesteams in hostile situations, particularly counter-terrorism and hostage rescueoperations. It allows its operator to both see and attack an armed target without exposing the operator to counter-attack.
Overview
The system, especially designed for urban combat, anti-terrorist operations and police SWAT operations, was developed by Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Chairman of the POF board, Lt. Gen. Syed Sabahat Husain, told the visiting delegates at IDEAS 2008 that this new product of POF may meet the requirements of law enforcing agencies in order to curb the terrorist activities. The live demonstration of this gun was also shown to the delegates. According to one of the designers, Ashfaq Ahmad, the overall designing and finalizing of this gun took 6 months.Several domestic and international participants and delegates took keen interest in the newly introduced anti-terrorist weapon. Once the weapon is put into mass production, POF would take orders for its supply to prospective local and international buyers.
Variations
The POF Eye is available in several variations. It can be mounted with (i) a standard 9 mm semi-automatic pistol; (ii) a sub-machine gun or (iii) a grenade launcher.It includes a small high-resolution camera, laser sight and a colour LCD monitor, which can observe and view a target from various vantage points. The video camera enables forces to scan an area prior to pinpointing a target and broadcast the footage directly, in real time, to the operating team behind, or to a Command Post monitor. Its head can turn 75 degrees.
Demonstration of Pakistani POF-EYE weapon
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