The Defence Expo 2020 is an opportunity for the Indian defence industry to promote its export potential
Demonstrating India’s might as the global defence manufacturing hub, the Prime Minister of India – Narendra Modi, today, i.e., Wednesday, February 5, 2020, inaugurated the Defence Expo 2020 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (U.P.).
The theme of the 11th Edition of the Defence Expo is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’ with a focus on ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’. Covering the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests, the Defence Expo is being held from February 5-9, 2020.
Reflecting the Central Government’s focus on ‘Make in India’, the Defence Expo 2020 is an opportunity for the Indian defence industry to showcase its capabilities and promote its export potential.
Delegates from 70 countries and 172 foreign military manufacturers will attend this 5-day mega exhibition. More than 856 Indian defence firms will present their products in the expo.
Inaugurating the expo, Modi said that with an aim to tackle new security challenges, Indian security forces are developing new technologies. The objective is to develop 25 products based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the upcoming 5 years.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said, “World’s second most populous country, second largest Army and largest democracy can no longer rely only on import.”
He further added, “India is aiming to increase the Defence exports to the tune of USD 5 billion or 35,000 crore within the next 5 years.”
Taking it to twitter, Modi tweeted, “At a time when the world is looking at India with great enthusiasm, platforms like @DefExpoIndia effectively showcase India’s strides in the sector as well as draw the world to our nation.”
At a time when the world is looking at India with great enthusiasm, platforms like @DefExpoIndia effectively showcase India’s strides in the sector as well as draw the world to our nation. pic.twitter.com/jcH9z4mDLP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2020
He further tweeted, “The changing nature of technology is impacting the security sphere as well. There are new learnings and new challenges. We need to be ready for both…”
The changing nature of technology is impacting the security sphere as well.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2020
There are new learnings and new challenges. We need to be ready for both… pic.twitter.com/QK4kSUQygG
Talking about ‘Make in India’, Modi tweeted, “Defence manufacturing is becoming more and more vibrant in India. We believe in- Make in India, For India and For the World!”
Defence manufacturing is becoming more and more vibrant in India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2020
We believe in- Make in India, For India and For the World! pic.twitter.com/4ujkYfXq0o
“Focused approach can: Break silos. Create the right environment for research and development.
Further innovation. Bring investment,” read another tweet from Modi.
A focused approach can:
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2020
Break silos.
Create the right environment for research and development.
Further innovation.
Bring investment. pic.twitter.com/djiZftxA0x
WATCH MODI’S ADDRESS TO THE DELEGATES HERE
The inauguration was followed by a live demonstration of naval systems, aero systems and land systems. Apart from these, some of the avionics, accessories, assemblies, products such as Indigenous Digital Map Generator (i-DMG), Engine and Flight Display Unit, Gas Turbine Electrical Generator (GTEG) -60, Air Producer Engine, Glass Cockpit for Do-228, Automatic Target Recognition (ATR), Digital Sand Rapid Prototyping Technology, etc., will also be displayed.
The Defence Minister of India – Rajnath Singh said in a tweet, “यह @DefExpoIndia का आयोजन¸ 40 देशों के Defence Ministers, 165 से ज्यादा foreign firms तथा 1000 के आसपास exhibitors की मौजूदगी के कारण भव्यता की नई बुलंदी छू चुका है। साथ ही India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave का भी आयोजन भी यहाँ हो रहा है।“
यह @DefExpoIndia का आयोजन¸ 40 देशों के Defence Ministers, 165 से ज्यादा foreign firms तथा 1000 के आसपास exhibitors की मौजूदगी के कारण भव्यता की नई बुलंदी छू चुका है। साथ ही India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave का भी आयोजन भी यहाँ हो रहा है।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 5, 2020
Giving the credit of expo to Modi, Rajnath Singh tweeted, “इस पूरे आयोजन का magnitude और scale हमारे प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी की सरकार के नये भारत के vision एवं भारत को defence manufacturing के powerhouse के रुप में स्थापित करने के संकल्प की अभिव्यक्ति है।“
Explaining the initiative, Rajnath Singh tweeted, “ये सारी पहल न केवल भारत में defence manufacturing base को मजबूती देने का इरादा रखते हैं, बल्कि एक सुनहरे भविष्य का भरोसा भी दिलाते हैं। मैं मानता हूँ कि अगले कुछ वर्षों में भारत दुनिया का एक बड़े Defence Manufacturing Hub के रूप में उभर कर सामने आयेगा।“
Promising innovation in manufacturing equipments, Rajnath Singh wrote on twitter, “मैं यह भरोसा दिलाता हूं कि हम defence manufacturing में innovation का हिस्सा बनने के लिए युवाओं को हर जरुरी मौका देंगे और उसके लिए यहाँ पर एक मजबूत जमीन भी तैयार करेंगे। मैं आपसे अनुरोध करता हूं कि आप ये चुनौती स्वीकार करें और @makeinindia को सफल बनाने में हमारी मदद करें।“
Welcoming the august gathering, the Chief Minister of U.P. – Yogi Adityanath tweeted, “Warm welcome to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, RM Shri @rajnathsingh ji & all dignitaries visiting #DefExpo2020, a confluence of power, thrill,tech & business on pious land of Sri Ram & Krishna. Glorious presence of you all will make ‘Mahakumbh’ of defence sector a mega success.”
Warm welcome to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, RM Shri @rajnathsingh ji & all dignitaries visiting #DefExpo2020, a confluence of power, thrill,tech & business on pious land of Sri Ram & Krishna.
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 5, 2020
Glorious presence of you all will make ‘Mahakumbh’ of defence sector a mega success.
The State Government has been encouraging defence manufacturing in the region. Two Dornier aircraft of aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) will be used by the State Government for civil purposes on two routes. It will be for the first time that the 19-seater aircraft will be used by a State Government for civilian purposes. Besides, to create a U.P. Defence Corridor, nodes will be set up in cities like Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi and Kanpur.
It is to be noted that Defence Expo 2018 was held in Chennai where over 700 exhibitors, including 542 Indian and 160 foreigners participated. A total of 40 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in that expo.
