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Chennai to host Defence Expo in April

January 20 , 2018 2354 days 1039 0
  • For the first time, Tamil Nadu will host Defence Expo 2018, an international exhibition on Defence, in April, showcasing some of the latest technologies and products manufactured by both Indian and foreign companies.
  • It will also give an opportunity for the State to showcase its strength as one the largest manufacturing hubs for defence production.
  • DefExpo 2018 will be held between April 11 and 14 at a temporary expo centre on East Coast Road near Mahabalipuram.
  • DefExpo India —– Land, Naval & Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition is held once in two years. The last edition was held in Goa, and the one before that in Delhi.
  • Tamil Nadu has several defence production plants, including a tank manufacturing unit in Avadi and ordnance factories in Avadi and Tiruchi.
  • Coupled with L&T Katupalli Shipyard at Ennore, which manufactures ships for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard, the State has a robust defence production ecosystem.

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