Defexpo 2016 to kick off tomorrow

India's biggest ever land, naval and homeland security exhibition, that will see participation of at least 1,000 companies from across the world, will begin in Goa tomorrow, the first time it is being held outside the national capital.
The ninthedition ofDefexpo India, a biennial exhibition, will be held from from March28-31 at Naqueri Quitol in South Goa and will beinaugurated by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.
Top companies from across continents will showcase their products catering to not just one of the largest arms market India but also to other countries in the region.
Also showcasing their products will be a large number of domestic companies, especially small and medium scale enterprises.

India is among a handful of countries in the world with indigenous capabilities in the defence field such as multi-level strategic deterrence, ballistic missile defence, nuclear powered submarines, main battle tank, stealth destroyers, aircraft carriers and 4thgeneration fighter aircraft.
With changes in government policies on defence acquisition and 'Make in India' campaign, considerable impetus is being given to indigenisation in the defence sector.

The exhibition would also try and project India as an attractive destination for investment in defence sector.
The event provides a platform for forging alliances and joint ventures in the defence industry.
"The event also provides an excellent 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," a statement released by the Defence Ministry said.