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India's Defence Push: MoS Seth Chairs Dubai Industry Roundtable Amid Air Show

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth chaired an important industry roundtable in Dubai focusing on defence technology collaboration. He met with his UAE counterpart to strengthen bilateral defence ties through institutional mechanisms. The minister inaugurated the India Pavilion showcasing innovations from DPSUs and private defence companies. He also witnessed impressive performances by the Surya Kiran Aerobatic team and Tejas aircraft at the air show.

Key Points: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Chairs Dubai Defence Industry Roundtable

  • 50 global and Indian industries participated in defence technology collaboration roundtable
  • MoS Seth highlighted India's expanding defence manufacturing capabilities and ecosystem
  • Bilateral meeting held with UAE counterpart to strengthen defence cooperation
  • India Pavilion inaugurated featuring HAL, DRDO and defence startups displays
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MoS Defence Seth chairs Industry Roundtable on Day-2 of his Dubai visit

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth chairs defence industry roundtable in Dubai, encourages joint ventures and witnesses Tejas performance at Dubai Air Show.

"He encouraged the global and Indian companies to explore joint ventures and emerging opportunities for collaborations in India. - Ministry of Defence"

Dubai, September 18

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth chaired an Industry Roundtable on the theme 'Defence Technology Collaboration and Manufacturing in India' on the second day of his visit to Dubai on Tuesday, Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

A total of 50 global and Indian industries participated in the event. In his address, MoS Defence highlighted the strength of Indian defence manufacturing capabilities and expanding defence ecosystem.

He encouraged the global and Indian companies to explore joint ventures and emerging opportunities for collaborations in India.

On the first day of his visit, Seth held a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei on the sidelines of the Dubai Air Show.

He emphasised the importance of interaction between the two sides through institutional mechanisms, participation in defence exhibitions and training cooperation. He urged the two sides to explore joint research and co-development & co-production in the defence sector.

Sanjay Seth, later, inaugurated the India Pavilion where DPSUs and private industries like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), DRDO, Corel Technologies, Dantal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Ekxplor, SFO Technologies and several defence start-ups have put up their stalls. He visited the stalls and was apprised of the modern technology and equipment on display.

He also witnessed the performance of India Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic team and Tejas in the Air Show.

MoS also interacted with the diverse Indian community of UAE in Dubai. He commended the important contribution made by them as brand ambassadors of India.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Tejas and Surya Kiran team performing in Dubai - what a proud moment for every Indian! Our indigenous defence technology is finally getting the global recognition it deserves. Jai Hind! 🚀
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David E
As someone working in the defence sector, I appreciate the focus on joint research and co-development. This is exactly what India needs to become self-reliant in defence technology. The UAE partnership could be game-changing.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the efforts, I hope these collaborations actually translate into job creation and technology transfer to Indian companies. Sometimes these MoUs remain just on paper. Let's see concrete results on the ground.
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Sarah B
Good to see defence startups getting platform alongside established players like HAL and DRDO. This ecosystem approach will foster innovation and reduce our dependency on imports. Smart move!
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Michael C
The UAE-India defence partnership has huge potential given our strong diplomatic ties. Both countries can benefit from technology sharing and joint manufacturing. Looking forward to seeing the outcomes of this visit.

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