DefExpo 2020 concluded on 8 February

The 11th edition of the biennial event "Defence Expo 2020" concluded on 8 February in Lucknow. It was organized by the Ministry of Defence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the valedictory session of the event. 

Highlights:

♦ Defence Expo 2020 witnessed the participation of three aerospace giants including, Airbus SE and US-based Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co.

♦ The growth of indigenous enterprise was the most encouraging facet of DefExpo2020.

♦ Over 200 partnerships involving the signing of Transfer of Technology and Product and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) took place at a ceremony titled Bandhan.

♦ The agreements were aimed at forging and renewing partnerships for innovative collaboration and transformation of defence manufacturing in the country.

♦ During the event, the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) certificate for Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) was issued to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). 

♦ The event has emerged as one of the largest gatherings of defence exhibitors in the aerospace sector.