The 9th edition of DefExpo defense and security exhibition kicks off 22803161

 
 
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Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition

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28 - 31 March 2016
Goa , India
 
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The 9th edition of Defexpo defense and security exhibition kicks off
The ninth edition of Defexpo India, a biennial exhibition of Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems, starting today March 28 in Goa, is to be the largest one in its history, the Indian Defence ministry said on Sunday. The exhibition has been inaugurated by the Indian Defence minister Manohar Parrikar.
     
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Over 1,000 companies, both foreign and Indian, are taking part in the exhibition this year. With a total of 510 companies, participation by Indian companies has doubled since 2014 which saw a participation by 256 companies. A total of 490 foreign companies are participating this year against 368 in DefExpo 2014.

"India is among a handful of countries in the world with indigenous capabilities in the defence fields such as multi-level strategic deterrence, ballistic missile defence, nuclear powered submarines, main battle tank, stealth destroyers, aircraft carriers and fourth generation fighter aircraft," an official release said.

"With the changes in government policies on defence acquisition and 'Make in India' campaign, considerable impetus is being given to indigenisation in defence sector," it said.