5th International `DefExpo 2008′ begins Saturday in New Delhi New Delhi, Feb 15, IRNA
India-Defence-DefExpo 2008
The Fifth International Land and Naval Systems Exhibition `DefExpo 2008′ is scheduled to begin from February 16 at Exhibition ground in New Delhi, giving a platform to hundreds of domestic and overseas companies to showcase their technological innovations.
The Defence Minister A K Antony will inaugurate the four-day (Feb 16-19) giant land and naval system exhibition, organised by Ministry of Defence, Government of India in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The DefExpo would project the emergence of India as an attractive market as well as an investment destination for joint ventures in defence industry.
The exhibition has generated attention globally and has carved a niche amongst major defence exhibitions around the world.
International participation in ‘Defexpo India 2008’ is from over 30 countries, displaying an array of technology and new products.
First time in Defexpo both Telecom and IT companies will be showcasing their products and services.
A new feature this year is that CII will be organizing a DefExpo India – Golf Tournament on Sunday, Feb 17 at the Army Golf Course New Delhi.
The DefExpo was conceptualized in 1998 with an objective to promote defence exports from India and exhibit the capabilities of Indian defence Research and Development (R&D) and production.
The first exhibition was held in 1999 and subsequently in 2002, 2004 and 2006.
While a modest 197 exhibitors participated in the first DefExpo, the biennial event will feature 475 companies in its 5th edition this year.
Delegations from 47 countries including Afghanistan would attend the deliberations.