Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT, Shri Jitin Prasada, jointly inaugurated the dedicated Pavilion set up by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF-2025) being held from 14–27 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) briefed the dignitaries on the latest advancements in India’s indigenous defence production ecosystem and the significant progress made under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. A total of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), along with cutting-edge defence startups from the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme, are participating in the Pavilion.
The DDP Pavilion highlights the growing strength, technological innovation, and expanding self-reliance of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. The exhibits include a wide range of state-of-the-art defence products, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions across land systems, naval platforms, aerospace, and emerging technology domains.
The Pavilion aims to deepen public awareness of India’s indigenous defence capabilities, promote industry engagement, and foster collaborations across the defence and aerospace sectors. As part of its outreach initiatives, the Department seeks to inspire the general public and encourage future talent to contribute to the nation’s defence innovation ecosystem.