About DefExpo:
Defexpo India 2014, the eight in the series of biennial Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition, will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 6th to 9th February 2014.
The international exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, will provide a platform to all the exhibitors to display their latest technologies and products and an opportunity to explore/tap the market and business potential for mutual benefits.
A number of international seminars and conferences will also be conducted on the sidelines of the show.
BrahMos Aerospace will be participating in full strength at Defexpo 2014, highlighting a series of products covering the land, air and naval security domains.
The seventh edition of Defexpo India, held in March 2012, recorded an unprecedented growth in foreign as well as domestic companies participation over its previous editions. An impressive 232 foreign companies from 32 countries participated in the show along with 15 country pavilions.
The event was attended by the largest number of official delegations with 63 delegations from 58 countries gracing the occasion.
Government is looking into the complaints about the procedure to determine the winner of multi-billion dollar combat aircraft deal, Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said while admitting that there was no money to sign such a big deal in this fiscal.
After scrapping the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, Defence Minister AK Antony on Thursday said the cancellation of contracts leads to delays in modernisation of armed forces but the Government will continue to take such actions to end malpractices and corruption in military acquisition process.
Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said peace cannot come at the cost of India's security concerns and emphasised that all steps are being taken to modernise armed forces so that they are equipped with best weapon system and technologies.
Honourable Defence Minister of India, Shri A K Antony on Thursday released the third edition of the global military yearbook "Brahmand World Defence Update 2014" on the inaugural day of Defexpo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Russia plans to promote a large number of army and naval equipment, air defence systems and aircraft models at DEFEXPO 2014 besides holding discussions on industrial cooperation with India.
The US-India Business Council is sending a high-powered delegation to India to participate in Defexpo to boost industrial cooperation, and advance defence and bilateral strategic partnership.
Swedish defence firm Saab Group has tied up with Indian Ashok Leyland for Indian Army's requirement for short-range Surface-to-Air-Missile system tender.
The Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, which has a strike range of more than 5,500 km, is expected to be ready for induction into the armed forces by next year after completion of development trials, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said on Friday.
The CT-BMS, developed by IAI's subsidiary and group, ELTA Systems Ltd., is specifically designed to address the challenges of tactical land forces command, control, collaboration and realtime situational awareness.
Homegrown auto major Tata Motors is eyeing around 15 per cent growth in revenues from its defence business over the next two financial years, according to the company's Vice President V S Noronha.
India's state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited and American defence major Textron Systems have signed a MoU for providing unmanned sensors to guard the border areas.
China has not responded to the Indian invite to send its delegation to the biennial military exhibition Defexpo, Defence Minister A K Antony has said.
French shipbuilder DCNS is exhibiting a wide range of state-of-the-art naval platforms and systems, including the Scorpene attack submarines, Barracuda class nuclear submarines and FREMM multi-role frigates at Defexpo 2014.
Citing the "challenging" geo-political realities around India, Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said the government was taking necessary steps to modernise armed forces.
Indian shipyard Pipavav and German Atlas Elektronik will enter into a joint venture to offer a heavyweight torpedo to the Indian Navy.
Bharat Electronic Limited on Friday signed an MoU with French firm Sagem to explore the potential of working together in the production and supply of naval sensors and other equipment.
Looking for a bigger play in defence sector, Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland is in talks for partnerships with global companies to participate in tenders for Indian military supplies as it expects the segment to grab a 10% share of the total business within 4 years.
Helicopters and transport aircraft offered to Indian Armed Forces would be the focus of the European Airbus Group at the four-day Defexpo 2014 starting February 6. 
India on Monday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic missile Agni-IV, with a strike range of about 4,000 km, from a test range off the Odisha coast.