DefExpo 2022 to be held from October 18-22: Here's all you need to know about 12th edition of India’s flagship exhibition

DefExpo 2022: In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said that the theme of the five-day event is ‘Path to Pride’ invoking nationalistic pride and encouraging citizens to partake in nation-building through establishing a capable indigenous Defence industry. It will be held in a three-venue format in Gandhinagar of Gujarat

TN National Desk

Updated Aug 8, 2022, 19:21 IST

DefExpo 2022: The event was postponed in March 2022 due to logistical problems being faced by the participants. (Representative image)

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New Delhi: The 12th edition of DefExpo -- India’s flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems -- will be held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar from October 18-22, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.

In a statement, the ministry said that the five-day event will witness three business days followed by two public days.

In the event, live demonstrations showcasing the equipment and skill set of the Armed Forces, DPSUs and Industry will be held.

“DefExpo 2022 is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to achieve self-reliance in defence and achieve export of $5 billion by 2025. India has successfully established itself as an emerging defence manufacturing hub with numerous international orders being bagged by Indian companies in recent years,” the statement said.

Here’s all you need to know about DefExpo 2022:

> The 12^th edition of DefExpo will be held in a three-venue format across, including Helipad Exhibition Centre; inaugural event and seminars at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre and Live demo at Sabarmati River Front.

> The theme of the event is ‘Path to Pride’ invoking nationalistic pride and encouraging citizens to partake in nation building through establishing a capable indigenous Defence industry.

> The participants will get an opportunity to showcase their equipment and platforms and also be able to explore the strengths and capabilities of the expanse of Indian Defence industry for forging Business partnerships.

> It will help boost investment, expand manufacturing capacities and capabilities, and discover avenues for technology absorption, the ministry said.

> The exhibitor booking would be available for Indian companies which will include Indian subsidiaries of Foreign OEMs, Joint Ventures between Indian and Foreign companies, Defence Public Sector Undertakings, State Pavilions, DRDO and Indian companies.

> The event was postponed in March 2022 due to logistical problems being faced by the participants. It was scheduled to be held between March 10 and March 14.

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