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- The 10th edition of Defexpo India, a biennial exhibition on Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems, concluded at Thiruvidanthai in Kancheepuram district.
- The four-day long defence expo (April 11 - 14) is formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- On the sidelines of the DefExpo, indigenously designed and built Indian Naval ships, Sahydari-a stealth frigate, Kamorta - anti submarine warfare corvette, Sumitra - a naval advanced offshore patrol vessel, Airavat - an amphibious ship and Kirch - a missile corvette, were kept ‘Open to Visitors’ at Chennai Port for the first time in the history.
- The DefExpo witnessed four-days of hectic activities which underlined the theme of ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’ showcasing India’s capability in export of defence systems and components.
- Land systems got a large share of the spotlight with 155 mm Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAG) has been unveiled at the expo.
- Designed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with Kalyani Group, Tata Power and Ordnance Factory Board, it is the first time India will have its own ATAG.
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