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Defexpo India to commence in Goa on Monday
Goa, Mar 28 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will inaugurate the ninth edition of Defexpo India, a biennial exhibition on Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems, being held in Goa, on Monday.
Organized by Defence Exhibition Organisation of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, from March 28-31, 2016, it is being held at Naqueri Quitol, Quepem Taluka, in South Goa; this year’s exhibition will be the largest Defexpo till date.
According to the defence ministry, the exhibition will be showcasing India's capabilities in Land, Naval and Security Systems as well as its emergence as an attractive destination for investment in defence sector; the event provides a platform for forging alliances and joint ventures with the defence industry.
The event provides an opportunity to the Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), private sector and other defence-related industries to demonstrate their capability to design, develop and deliver a wide range of military and civil products/services.
Over 1000 companies, from India and 46 other countries, are taking part in the exhibition.
Besides the exhibition, there will be seminars on developments and opportunities in the defence sector, including topics such as advances in shipbuilding technology, Make in India for defence sector, India – Korea Defence Cooperation, Modernisation Programme of Indian Army, and Challenges and Opportunities of Defence Offset.
The event will be open for general visitors on Thursday.
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