Best Moments and Weaponry on Display at the Defence Expo 2018

The Defence Expo in Chennai was a marvellous display of the remarkable strides made by the Indian Armed Forces.

The Defence Expo 2018 was a marvelous display of modern weaponry made by the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and DRDO.

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The Sarang helicopters sure stole our hearts.

The 10th edition of the Defence Expo held in Chennai was a marvellous display of the remarkable strides made by the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The biennial event saw more than 25 Indian and global companies participating in the Expo. It was open to public on select days, and the last day alone clocked over three lakh visitors.

Foreign players like Lockheed Martin and SAAB showcased their flagship fighter aircraft, and Indian firms like Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd had their own line-up of products.

The highlight of the event was the land, air and sea show put together by the Indian Armed Forces.

Visitors climbed on an Arjun Tank all through the day, and took selfies in front of the models of Akash missiles.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the best moments and modern weaponry on display at Defence Expo 2018:

Sitting in the cockpit of the HAL Tejas – an Indian single-seat, single-jet engine, multirole light fighter designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Air Force and Navy.

Performance by the Indian Air Force helicopter display team ‘Sarang’.

The live demo by the armed force personnel wowed everyone.

Ashok Leyland defence systems (ALDS) provides a complete package to customers, along with options such as Fleet Management System, maintenance kits, training packages, electronic publications along with global warehouse support.

Made by Ashok Leyland, the Stallion trucks are medium-duty defence vehicles of the Indian Army with multiple logistical and tactical applications. They are operational on varied terrains, from coastal operations to high-altitude bases, from deserts to snow-covered mountainous regions.

The Varunastra is an advanced, heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo, developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory of the DRDO for the Indian Navy. It is capable of targeting quiet and stealthy submarines in deep waters.

Some interesting people dressed up as various characters spotted at the Defence Expo.

EKM Foxtrot submarine is a diesel-electric vehicle, unlike other nuclear powered submarines.

The tanks were probably the most favourite spot for taking pictures.

The scorching heat and the blinding sun did not stop anyone from seeing the spectacular air show by the Indian Air Force.

The air show was the highlight of the day despite the sweltering heat.

Diving suits made by Swedish firm Poseidon that is supplied to the military.

An Indian Arjun Mark II tank majestically drives through the sand.

Marcos being airlifted and showing the tricolour.

The tank is made by the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, which manufactures heavy battlefield equipment for the Indian Army. They have been booked by the Indian Army till 2035.

Rebreathers designed by Swedish firm Poseidon that is supplied to the Indian military.

Over three lakh people came for the last day of the Defence Expo 2018.

Components supplied for aircrafts by DRDO and HAL.

A model of the aerospace park coming up near Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, which will house a component park and a testing & design centre in the first two phases, with total investments of well over Rs 500 crore.

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