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The ninth edition of the biennial air show and aviation exhibition,organised by the Defence Ministry along with Indian Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Department of Space and Civil Aviation Ministry, aims at showcasing the range of products and services offered by the Indian Defence Industry in the international market. It also provides an exposure to the Indian Armed Forces, R&D personnel and young engineers, to latest technologies and advancements in the aviation and aerospace Industries. More than 600 companies from India and overseas are participating in the event. Major participants are companies from the United States, Israel, Russia, France, the UK, Germany and Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Ukraine, Australia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, the UAE and Singapore. The leader of the Indian representation (DRDO � ADA) with the largest indoor and outdoor area of about 2561 square metres, is closely followed by HAL, BEL and TATA. The largest international participation indoor (area-wise) is by USA and outdoor by EADS. USA is followed by Israel and Russia in this category. Maximum participants from any single country is from the USA, followed by France, the UK, Russia, Germany, Israel and Belgium. A total of 27 countries are participating with 10 country pavilions namely Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Israel, Russia, Germany, France, USA, UK and Ukraine.