[pib]India
will for the first time display during an international event its
latest, state-of-the-art weapon systems, platforms, sensors,
communication systems and equipment designed and developed by DRDO
(Defence Research & Development Organization). DRDO, along with its
production partners will prominently display India’s strength and
expertise in design, development and production of such items at the
International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition ADEX-2013 schedule to be
held at KINTEX, Seoul, South Korea from 29 Oct – 3 Nov 2013, where more
than 30 countries are participating. The DRDO’s pavilion at ADEX will be
inaugurated by Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitendra Singh
on 29thoctober 2013. The DRDO team will be led by its chief Shri
Avinash Chander, the Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri, Secretary
Deptt of Defence R&D and DG DRDO.
The indigenously developed systems planned to be displayed include
Akash-Air Defence System, Tejas-Light Combat Aircraft and its variants,
expandable high speed aerial target-Abhyas, Airborne Early Warning and Control system
– AEW&C, advanced radars, sonar and communication system among
others. A large number of products developed by DRDO and produced by
Indian Industry including those being displayed at ADEX-2013, have
immense export potential. Recently, in August 2013, the Explosive
Detection Kit (EDK) developed by DRDO and already being produced in
India, was launched in USA after the technology for its manufacture was
transferred to a US firm. DRDO’s participation in the event will go a
long way in promoting international collaboration and generating
fruitful interactions with leading global leaders from industry and
Defence R&D institution especially those from South Korea.
