PM Modi inaugurates DefExpo in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the DefExpo, India's biennial military exhibition, which seeks to showcase the potential of the country to become a global defence manufacturing hub.

"Uttar Pradesh will be one of the biggest hubs of defence manufacturing in the coming future," PM Modi said while inaugurating the DefExpo.

Over 150 military manufacturers and defence ministers from over 30 countries are attending the five-day mega exhibition, the PM said.

The 11th edition of DefExpo promises to bring new technologies and solutions on a single platform for defence manufacturing firms from India and abroad.

The main theme of the Expo is 'India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub' and the focus will be on 'Digital Transformation of Defence'.

Reflecting on the government's focus on 'Make in India', the DefExpo 2020 would offer an opportunity for the Indian defence industry to showcase its capabilities and promote its export potential.

The fifth India-Russia Military Industry Conference will also be held on the sidelines of the DefExpo with over 100 Russian and over 200 Indian industry leaders expected to participate.