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DEFCORE 2026 Defence Exhibition

MAKE IN INDIA FOR THE WORLD

INDIA AT A STRATEGIC INFLECTION POINT

Over the past decade, India has decisively shifted from being a major importer of defence equipment to a credible producer and exporter of defence components, systems, and sub-systems.

  • Defence production reached approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore (USD 17.6 billion) in FY 2024–25, driven by sustained domestic manufacturing.1
  • Defence exports crossed ₹23,600 crore (USD 2.8 billion), a more than 34-fold increase since 2014.2
  • The Government of India has set clear targets of ₹3 lakh crore defence production and ₹50,000 crore defence exports by 2029.

India today is increasingly integrated into global defence supply chains, supplying precision components, assemblies, and mission-critical systems to leading international OEMs and Tier-1 players.

MARKET OPPORTUNITY: WHERE DEMAND MEETS CAPABILITY

India's defence sector is supported by strong long-term fundamentals:

  • Large-scale modernisation programmes across the Army, Navy, and Air Force ensure sustained domestic demand.
  • Rapid growth in commercial aviation, MRO, UAVs, space systems, and dual-use technologies is expanding the opportunity landscape.
  • Increasing collaboration with global OEMs and system integrators is positioning India as a competitive sourcing destination.
  • Growing emphasis on lifecycle support, spares, and sustenance is creating recurring demand beyond new acquisitions.
  • Fostering a resilient, Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence ecosystem by integrating Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and advanced technologies like AI and Robotics to unlock collaborative opportunities across the entire value chain.

Together, these drivers make India one of the most attractive destinations for defence manufacturing partnerships.

Policy Framework that Inspires Confidence

India's rise as a defence manufacturing hub is anchored in stable, long-term policy support:

  • Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India as core national missions.
  • Defence Budget of approximately ₹7.8 lakh crore (FY 2026) with strong capital allocation.
  • FDI up to 74% under the automatic route, enabling deeper global collaboration.
  • Positive Indigenisation Lists providing assured market access to domestic manufacturers.
  • Defence Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, fostering integrated ecosystems.
  • Focused incentives for manufacturing, R&D, innovation, MSMEs, and start-ups.

These measures collectively reduce risk, enhance predictability, and support long-term investments.

DEFCORE 2026: THE GLOBAL CONVERGENCE PLATFORM

DEFCORE 2026 – International Exhibition and Conference is a showcase of a complete value chain of Army, Aerospace, and Marine components, on a single global platform. The Expo & Conference is designed to enable business, policy dialogue, and technology collaboration at scale.

The event will display capabilities across:

  • Defence components and assemblies
  • Precision engineering and advanced manufacturing
  • Materials, electronics, avionics, propulsion, and structures
  • UAVs, space components, and emerging technologies
  • Testing, certification, MRO, and sustenance solutions