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India to host global defence, aerospace expo in September
India will host AEDEX + AIRPORT 2026, a major international exhibition on defence, aerospace, aviation and airport infrastructure, from September 10 to 12 in New Delhi. The event will be held at…
The Story in Brief
India will host AEDEX + AIRPORT 2026, a major international exhibition on defence, aerospace, aviation and airport infrastructure, from September 10 to 12 in New Delhi. The event will be held at the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka.
Organisers said the expo will showcase India's manufacturing capabilities and promote global partnerships. The event is supported by the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Commerce and Industry, MSME, DRDO and DGCA. Dr. Abhay A. Pashilkar of SIATI said India's aerospace and defence market is expected to reach USD 70 billion by 2030.
The Indian Opinion
An expo is a fine thing, but the test lies in orders signed and partnerships announced, not just stalls set up. The USD 70 billion projection by 2030 is ambitious. For the common Indian, the real story is whether such events translate into jobs in manufacturing hubs or cheaper air travel. Watch for which foreign firms commit to transfer technology, not just sell products. That will separate genuine self-reliance from another photo-op.
Source: thehansindia.com
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