New Delhi (NVI): The 11th Defence Expo in the country and first in Lucknow from February 5 to 8, will witness the cutting edge defence technology showcased by some of the big global manufacturers like Airbus and Lockheed Martin.
The mega event, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has the theme ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’.
There will be a robust security cover around the venue and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has already reviewed the security measures in place.
European aircraft maker Airbus will exhibit models of C295 aircraft which is considered a tough and reliable plane with excellent performance on short or unpaved runways.
Apart from this, the company will also display the AS565 MBe Panther, the H145M and the H225M helicopters.
Lockheed Martin, the global aerospace and security company from US will also showcase the F-21 fighter aircraft which is on offer to the Indian Air Force.
Some other attractions at the exhibition will be Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile, Airliner A330 MRTT- a new generation air refueller, H145M and H225M helicopters.
Defence manufacturers from the United States, South Korea, France, Czech Republic, Sweden, the United Kingdom will participate in the event next month.
