Defence major HAL, DRDO, Corel Technologies, Dantal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Ekxplor, and SFO Technologies, among others, are part of the Indian pavilion as the country seeks to showcase its defence manufacturing capabilities to global buyers during the Dubai Air Show, which began on Monday.
Dubai Air Show is a biennial event that hosts more than 1,500 exhibitors and over 148,000 industry professionals from 150 countries, considered as one of the most influential events in aviation, space, and defence. The event will include major international aerospace companies such as Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Thales, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Calidus.
India is signalling its intention to be a serious defence exporter as the two-day event will offer Indian defence companies a chance to showcase various products and solutions that are 'Made in India for the World'. According to HAL, the pavilion showcases indigenous fighter jet technology, next-gen defence startups, cutting-edge aerospace innovation, and the spirit of self-reliance.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the India Pavilion at #DubaiAirshow2025 in the presence of Ambassador of India to the UAE Dr. Deepak Mittal, Joint Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Amit Satija, Air Mshl Narmdeshwar Tiwari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VCAS, IAF, and V Adm… pic.twitter.com/bQ32s1ir3l
— Defence Production India (@DefProdnIndia) November 17, 2025
According to the Department of Defence Production, "From indigenous fighter jets to next-gen defence startups, India is showcasing cutting-edge aerospace innovation, global collaboration, and the spirit of self-reliance."
Apart from the Indian Pavilion, as many as 19 Indian industries, including Bharat Forge, BrahMos, Tech Mahindra, and HBL Engineering, and 15 Indian startups will showcase their capabilities independently.
Minister, @SethSanjayMP, inaugurated the #BRAHMOS stall at the @DubaiAirshow. This supersonic cruise missile, major attraction at the event, can be fitted onto ships, mobile launchers, submarines, and aircraft, and is capable of targeting both land and sea targets. pic.twitter.com/qiG2VQC71j
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) November 17, 2025
Besides, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the Air Show with the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas.
"Tejas has come here and participated before. The interest shown was tremendous. We are expecting that the display this year also will cater to great expectations, not only for the local population but also for the visitors, to at least showcase the capabilities of the aircraft. Just as we are buying almost 200 of these platforms, I am sure it will generate great interest here," Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari has been quoted as saying.
Sanjay Seth, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, is leading the Indian delegation. Senior officers from the Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Armed Forces are part of this delegation.
A bilateral meeting between Seth and his UAE counterpart is scheduled to be held on the sidelines of the event. According to a defence ministry release, Seth will also chair an industry round table with about 50 companies from India, the UAE, Australia, the US, Brazil, the UK, and Italy. The round table aims to enhance cooperation in defence technology and manufacturing in India.
