01-03 May 2025

Yashobhoomi Expo Centre, Delhi

Visitor Profile

Private Sector Defense Companies

  • Leading private enterprises excelling in the production of weapons, armored vehicles, UAVs, electronics, and software solutions.
  • Notable companies: Tata Advanced Systems, L&T Defence, Bharat Forge, Mahindra Defence Systems.

Public Sector Defense Units

  • Government-owned entities focused on manufacturing, research & development, and procurement to meet the armed forces’ needs.
  • Key organizations: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

International OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)

  • Global leaders providing advanced weapon systems, avionics, and military-grade equipment.
  • Examples: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, Saab, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Ordnance Factories

  • State-operated facilities specializing in the production of arms, ammunition, and defense equipment for military use.
  • Notable example: Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and its extensive network of manufacturing units.

Naval Dockyards

  • Strategic facilities dedicated to the construction, maintenance, and repair of naval vessels.
  • Leading organizations: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

Research Laboratories

  • Cutting-edge facilities advancing missile technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and space defense systems.
  • Key labs: DRDO labs such as ARDE (Armament Research and Development Establishment) and GTRE (Gas Turbine Research Establishment).

Aerospace Research Centers

  • Renowned institutions driving innovation in aerospace technologies for both defense and civilian purposes.
  • Notable centers: ISRO, National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).