AeroDef India 2027 — 2nd edition

Warship &
Submarine
Manufacturing

Building the future of naval power through innovation, engineering and collaboration — from hull to combat systems to lifecycle support.

The opportunity

India's most capital-intensive naval build-out yet

$7090B

India's naval build-out is entering its most capital-intensive phase yet. Atmanirbhar Bharat and expanding blue-water ambitions are driving this projected capital acquisition over the next 20 years, across carriers, destroyers, frigates, submarines, auxiliaries and unmanned platforms.

01

The constraint isn't demand, it's visibility

Long development cycles and real technology gaps in propulsion, materials and sensors limit access for MSMEs and new private players.

02

WSSME is a strategic bridge

Connecting the Navy, DPSUs, OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and startups to collaborate, showcase and enable indigenisation and export readiness.

03

Ten focus areas, one supply chain

Hull & marine materials, propulsion, combat systems, electronics & cyber, acoustic/stealth tech, shipyard tech, submarine-specific systems, marine auxiliaries, digital design and MSMEs/startups.

Why this is must-attend

Four reasons the floor pays for itself, in a high-barrier, long-cycle industry.

Direct access to program owners

Not gatekept RFPs — real conversations with strategic buyers.

Qualify for high-value platforms

Position as a vetted supplier in multi-decade naval procurement.

Partnership & JV pathways

With shipyards and global OEMs actively seeking Indian partners.

Compounding brand visibility

Relationships that pay off for years, not one show cycle.

Who should participate

Matched sourcing across the naval supply chain

A
Hull, Structures & Marine MaterialsNaval steel, titanium alloys, composites, anti-corrosion coatings
Materials
B
Propulsion & Power SystemsDiesel, gas turbines, AIP, hybrid propulsion, energy storage
Propulsion
C
Combat Systems & Mission EquipmentCMS, VLS, torpedoes, missiles, sensors, sonar, radar
Combat
D
Electronics, Comms & CyberNavigation, SATCOM, secure EW & cybersecurity
Electronics
E
Shipyard & Digital TechModular shipbuilding, robotic welding, CAD/CFD, digital twins
Shipyard
A
Government & Armed ForcesNavy, Coast Guard, MoD, DGQA, DRDO Labs
Government
B
Shipbuilders & OEMsMDL, GRSE, CSL, HSL, GSL, L&T, Adani Defence, global naval OEMs
OEMs
C
Investors & strategic partnersPE/VC, family offices
Capital
D
R&D & academiaIITs, IISc, NIOT, iDEX/TDF
R&D
E
International delegationsAttachés & maritime media
Delegations

Get in front of India's naval program owners

Exhibitor space is allocated across ten focus areas to keep the floor balanced. Reserve early to secure placement near your shipyard and OEM buyers.