India showcases world's first helmet to stop AK-47 bullet from 10 metres at DefExpo 2020
The 11th edition of DefExpo in Lucknow is India's biennial military exhibition which seeks to showcase the potential of the country as a global defence manufacturing hub.
Feb 07, 2020, 18:33 PM IST
India's goal is to increase defence exports to USD 5 billion in next 5 years: PM Narendra Modi at DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow
India is not only a major market globally but a vast opportunity for the world as well, he said, asserting that Uttar Pradesh is going to be one of the biggest defence manufacturing hubs in India. Lack of proper policy initiative in the last several decades made India the biggest importer of defence platforms, he added.
Feb 05, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
Photo Gallery: DefExpo 2020 will highlight India as emerging defence manufacturing hub
Feb 04, 2020, 15:02 PM IST
Lucknow: PM Modi will inaugurate five-day 'Defense Expo 2020' on Wednesday
More than 1,000 national and international defence firms will participate in 'DefExpo', which is being held for the first time in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh from 05 February to 09 February. PM Modi will inaugurate it on Wednesday.
Feb 04, 2020, 14:40 PM IST
Not now, never again: PM Modi accuses former UPA govt of laziness, incompetence in defence preparedness
Listing his government's initiatives to promote defence production in India, Modi also accused the previous UPA government of policy paralysis in the defence sector, which he said affected the country's military preparedness.
Apr 12, 2018, 14:50 PM IST
TA Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni attends DefExpo - See pics
Dhoni was given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army on November 1, 2011 after the Indian cricket team lifted the World Cup under his leadership.
Apr 12, 2018, 12:36 PM IST
Opposition parties hold black flag protests against PM Narendra Modi in Chennai, security tightened
In view of the protests, tight security arrangements have been put in place including a multiple-layer security ring.
Apr 12, 2018, 09:34 AM IST
DefExpo 2018: India ready to showcase its defence manufacturing might
India is seeking to become a major player in defence manufacturing and will display weapons and weapon systems for land, air and sea at DefExpo 2018.
Mar 05, 2018, 13:49 PM IST
