Curtains came down on the five-day DefExpo on Sunday.
The theme of the 11th Edition was “India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”.
The event witnessed presence of more than 3,000 foreign delegates, 10,000 Indian delegates and 12 lakh visitors and laid a strong foundation for development of UP Defence corridor.
Here are glimpses from India’s biennial military exhibition.
Indian Air Force’s aerobatics team Surya Kiran at the Defence Expo 2020. Photograph: @IAF_MCC/Twitter
Surya Kiran jets fly in formation leaving smoke trails of the Indian tricolour. Photograph: @IAF_MCC/Twitter
Sukhoi fighter jets fly past during the Defence Expo 2020. Photograph: @IAF_MCC/Twitter
The Indian Air Force’s new Chinook helicopter. Photograph: @IAF_MCC/Twitter
Tejas performs aerobatic maneuver during the event. Photograph: @IAF_MCC/Twitter
K-9 Vajra tanks on display at the event. Photograph: @UPGovt/Twitter
Commandos of Indian Navy display a slithering mission at Gomtinagar River Front. Photograph: @UPGovt/Twitter
Defence ministers of 40 countries and over 3,000 delegates from 70 nations attended the event. Photograph: @UPGovt/Twitter
Indian Army personnel descend from a helicopter as they perform during the Defence Expo 2020. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo
Indian Army Daredevil’s team in action. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo
Spectators watch as Indian Army personnel display their war skills . Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo
Visitors watch the Daksh Spotter IED Handing ROV. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo
Visitors watch the Hanwha tank. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo