India puts up strong show at Eurosatory, the world's largest defence exhibition

India puts up strong show at Eurosatory, the world's largest defence exhibition The Indian defence industry has a strong showing at Eurosatory, the world’s largest exhibition for land and air‑land defence and security. Held once every two years near Charles De Gaulle airport north of Paris at the Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, the 2026 edition has drawn over 2000 exhibitors from 61 countries. The event, which will last from June 15-18, showcases the full spectrum of defence products ranging from tanks, armoured vehicles and small arms to communications systems, logistics, simulation, operational medicine, and disaster response solutions.India’s presence at Eurosatory is particularly notable this year, with the participation of 31 entities, including the Ministry of Defence. Leading Indian entities such as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), Tonbo Imaging, SMPP, Bharat Electronics Limited, MKU Ltd, Ashoka Manufacturing, Armoured Vehicles Limited, and Mech Components are showcasing their capabilities. Their participation reflects India’s ambition to position itself as a credible supplier of advanced defence technologies and systems, while also strengthening industrial partnerships with global players. The representation underscores the country’s dual focus on promoting indigenous innovation and expanding its footprint in international markets.KSSL has carried its big gun, the MArG-39, to Paris for the event and has displayed at its stall. The DRDO, will be showcasing its Pinaka long range guided rocket, Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD), advanced light weight torpedo and the rudram anti-radiation missile, besides other systems. Many Indian firms at the event are showcasing ammunition, electro-optronics and protective gIndia’s defence exports have reached an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a 62.66% rise over the previous year. End of Article [Image text:] KALYANI MArG39