Defence Exhibition Organisation#DefExpo
{{Short description|Autonomous organisation of the Indian Government}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
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| seal = Department of Defence Production (India).png
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| seal_caption = Parent Agency - Department of Defence Production
| logo = Emblem_of_India.svg
| logo_size = 70px
| logo_caption = Emblem of India
| formed = {{Start date and age|1981}}
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| jurisdiction = Government of India
| headquarters = Defence Pavilion, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
| parent_department = Ministry of Defence
| region_code = IN
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Defence Exhibition Organisation is an autonomous organisation of the Indian Government established in 1981.{{cite web|url=https://10times.com/company/defence-exhibition-organisation|title=Defence Exhibition Organisation India, DEO / New Delhi, India|publisher=10times.com|accessdate=13 September 2019}} The organisation's main charter is to organise and coordinate Aerospace and Defence (A&D) exhibitions in India and aboard.{{Cite web |title=Subordinate Offices {{!}} Department of Defence Production |url=https://www.ddpmod.gov.in/subordinate-offices#:~:text=The%20Defence%20Exhibition%20Organisation%20(DEO,exhibitions%20in%20India%20and%20aboard. |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=www.ddpmod.gov.in}} The agency is responsible for organising international exhibitions such as DefExpo and Indian participation at overseas exhibitions such as Aero India and DefExpo. The DEO is also involved in coordinating and the setting-up of "India Pavilion" at major international Aerospace & Defence exhibitions abroad in order to improve the export potential of the Indian Aerospace & Defence Industry.
DefExpo
DefExpo is India's flagship biennial event showcasing Land, Naval and Homeland Security Systems, first launched in 1999.
DefExpo2020 was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 5 to 8, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/video-gallery-make-in-india-the-major-focus-in-defexpo-2020-119307|title='Make In India' the major focus in DefExpo 2020|website=Zee Business|access-date=2020-02-05}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/defexpo-2020-will-be-an-opportunity-for-domestic-defence-companies-to-prove-their-might-to-woo-foreign-firms/articleshow/73936870.cms|title=DefExpo 2020 will be an opportunity for domestic defence companies to prove their might to woo foreign firms|website=Business Insider|access-date=2020-02-05}} This is for the first time the defence exhibition is being held in the northern state to explore potential available for defence productions. MoD has already announced Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor to attract investments in defence manufacturing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/3-500-acres-land-acquired-for-defence-corridor--min.html|title=3,500 acres land acquired for defence corridor: Min|last=Pioneer|first=The|website=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=2020-02-05}}
DefExpo2022 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from October 18 to October 22, 2022. An investor outreach event 'Invest for Defence' was organised bringing together businesses and investors, with a focus on indigenisation and self reliance in the Indian defence industry, for the first time in the history of the expo.{{Cite web |title=DefExpo 2022 propels ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence to next level |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1870082 |access-date=2023-06-25 |website=pib.gov.in}}
See also
References
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External links
- [https://defexpo.gov.in/ DefExpo Website]
Category:1981 establishments in Delhi