Defence expo-2020 in Lucknow

The next 5 days residents in the state capital will be able to get a glimpse of what Indian army has to protect them from enemies across the border and also those far off.

The five-day DefExpo, will be inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi February 5 in the presence of Union Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh. The expo will conclude on February 9, where February 8 and 9 the expo will remain open for public. The expo is being held at Vrindavan Yojna sector 15 and at Gomti River Front.

Air force pilots are active and residents can see helicopters and other machines flying past over their homes since morning. With leaders of around 40 countries, including Czech Republic, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, South Korea among others, are participating in the event.This is the 11th edition of the Defence Expo.

The event`s theme is “India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”. The aim of the event is to bring leading technologies in the defence sector under one roof. The event will cover the entire spectrum of the country`s aerospace, defence and security interests.

The theme of the exhibition is ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’ which aligns with the concept of the future battlefield through application of newer technologies will also be focused upon.

After the invocation ceremony, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi would be visiting the India and UP Pavilions.

The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion shall be displaying industrial prowess and huge potential of the State for the investors in the identified Defence Corridor in the state. The UP government is also organising several cultural programmes showcasing rich cultural heritage of the northern state. A unique experience for the visitors is planned at the Tent City, which is being especially erected at the venue.

After the visit to the two Pavilions, the Prime Minister shall be presiding over Full Live Demonstration by the Land Systems, Flying Display by Aero Platforms and Operation Demonstration by Naval Systems.

The DefExpo 2020 is expected to see participation from over 70 countries and will be in line with the biggest of the international defence exhibitions.

A substantial number of Memoranda of Undertaking (MoUs) are expected to be inked during the Expo, resulting in forging of new business collaborations.

Besides, some of the avionics, accessories, assemblies, products such as Indigenous Digital Map Generator (i-DMG), Engine and Flight Display Unit, Gas Turbine Electrical Generator (GTEG)-60, Air Producer Engine, Glass Cockpit for Do-228, Automatic Target Recognition (ATR), Digital Sand Rapid Prototyping Technology, etc., will also be displayed. An upgraded Sukhoi-30 MKI cockpit simulator will be an added attraction at the HAL stall.

The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will be showcased in the outdoor static display area and ALH Mk IV Rudra, LCH, LUH, Do-228 civil, LCA Tejas will dazzle in the flying display.

Meanwhile, according to official sources, the number of companies that registered themselves for participating in the DefExpo 2020 has increased to 1,000 from 702 in the last edition that was held in Chennai.

There has also been a 96 per cent jump in the booked space by exhibitors in DefExpo 2020 to over 53,000 square meters, compared to around 27,000 during the last edition.

Recently, a mobile app, made exclusively for the Defence Exposition 2020, was launched by Rajnath Singh that shares all the vital information about the event from traffic advisory to live demo and other activities to look out for during the Defence Expo 2020.

At Gomti Riverfront

February 5: Display and performances from 11 am

February 6: Live demonstration 2 pm

February 7: Display and performance 11 am

February 7: Live demonstration 2 pm

February 8: Display and performance 11 am

February 8: Live demonstration 2 pm

February 9: Display and performance 11 am