DDP to showcase India's indigenous defence capabilities at 44th India International Trade Fair
New Delhi, November 14
The Department of Defence Production (DDP) will set up a dedicated pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from November 14 to 27, 2025.
According to an official release, the pavilion will highlight the significant transformation achieved under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, showcasing the growing strength, innovation and self-reliance of the defence manufacturing ecosystem, a press release said.
A wide array of state-of-the-art products, cutting-edge technologies, and innovations across various domains, including land systems, naval platforms, aerospace, and emerging technologies, will be displayed. All 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), along with defence start-ups from the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme, will participate.
The DDP pavilion aims to enhance awareness about India's indigenous defence capabilities and promote collaborations across the Industry and connect with the general public as part of its outreach initiatives.
India International Trade Fair will be held from November 14 to November 27 in Delhi's Bharat Mandapam.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative! But I hope this isn't just for show. We need to ensure these technologies actually get deployed and don't remain as exhibition pieces. The real test is operational deployment.
Including defence startups through iDEX is a brilliant move! Young Indian entrepreneurs bringing fresh ideas to our defence sector. This is how we'll stay ahead in technology. Jai Hind! 🚀
As someone working in the defence sector, I can confirm the transformation is real. From importing 70% of our defence equipment to developing our own - the journey has been remarkable. Proud moment for every Indian!
Hope they also focus on making these technologies cost-effective. Defence spending is important, but we need to ensure taxpayers' money is used efficiently. Quality and affordability should go hand in hand.
Planning to take my children to this exhibition. It's important for the younger generation to see what India is capable of achieving. 🇮🇳 This will inspire them to contribute to nation building!
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