From tanks to fighter jets: Innovations in defence technology on show at DefExpo

The 11th edition of the biennial mega Defence Expo will continue till February 8 where defence manufacturers from the public and private sectors, as well as Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are displaying their products.

February 6, 2020 11:41 IST

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Inaugurating the 11th edition of DefExpo in Lucknow Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi highlighted the measures taken by his government to boost manufacturing and woo investors to set up a base in the country. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath told PTI that his government has been encouraging defence manufacturing in the state. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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On Wednesday, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Underwater vehicles, combat weapons and vehicles, weapon guiding equipment and sighting systems, defence explosives, communication systems, chemical agent detectors, launcher systems, combat gears and remote weapon systems were on show. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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The 11th edition of the biennial mega Defence Expo will continue till February 8 where defence manufacturers from the public and private sectors, as well as Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are displaying their products. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told PTI that delegates from 70 countries and 172 foreign military manufacturers will attend the five-day mega exhibition. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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Reflecting on the government's focus on 'Make in India', the DefExpo 2020 would offer an opportunity for the Indian defence industry to showcase its capabilities and promote its export potential. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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The fifth edition of India-Russia Military Industry Conference will also be held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2020. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)

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Live demonstration by Indian Navy and Indian coastguard and later a full live demonstration by land systems and flying display by aero platforms got the maximum attention of the visitors. (Express photo: Vishal Srivastav)