PM to inaugurate DefExpo 2018 in Chennai tomorrow

New Delhi, Apr 11 (KNN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th edition of Defence Expo-2018 on 12th April in Chennai.MSME sector is likely to have a faur representation this time.

"More than 670 exhibitors including 150 international exhibitors will take part in DefExpo and will have a fair representation of MSME sector, around 15% this time," said an official release.

The theme of the DefExpo is 'India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub' which would showcase India’s capability in export of defence systems and components.

Indian participation include majors like Tata, L&T, Kalyani, Bharat Forge, Mahindra, MKU, DRDO, HAL, BEL, BDL, BEML, MDL, GRSE, GSL, HSL, MIDHANI, Ordnance Factories, and many others. 

 Major international companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing (USA), Saab (Sweden), Airbus, Rafael (France), Rosonboron Exports, United Shipbuilding (Russia), BAE Systems (UK), Sibat (Israel), Wartsila (Finland), Rhode and Schwarz (Germany) are among many others participating at DefExpo 2018. (With PIB inputs)