Defexpo 2022 - Day 1

ISSUE FEATURES

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  CURTAIN RAISER
  DefExpo 2022: India's 'Path to Pride'
  By Ayushee Chaudhary

  The 12th edition of the exhibition is expected to be the biggest ever with 1,136 companies registered as of September for the hybrid show

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  Astra Rafael Comsys – Carving a Niche for Itself

  Astra Rafael Comsys (ARC) is leveraging technological ability and indigenous manufacturing capability to actively partner the Indian Armed Forces in a number of projects

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  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | VCNS
  'Atmanirbharta' in Maritime Security'

  Fully supporting self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Indian Navy continues to propel the domestic industry's growth, something that has far-reaching strategic consequences. In Part 1 of an extensive interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP's ShowNews, Vice Admiral S.N. Ghormade, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, gave a comprehensive overview of the current and future plans of the Indian Navy.

• SPECIAL FEATURE
  DRDO showcasing 430 strategic & tactical weapon systems, defence equipment & technologies
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is displaying a wide range of 430 products encompassing the strategic and tactical weapon systems, defence equipment and technologies developed in DefExpo 2022.

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  SPECIAL FEATURE
  VTOL: Transforming Tactical UAS Operations
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  IAI's newly extended UAS family now offers vast and agile operational capabilities

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  SPECIAL STORY
  Building Indigenous Capabilities for Atmanibharta in Indian Aerospace and Defence
  By Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India

  Boeing has deepened its engagement with current and potential suppliers to enhance their capabilities and deliver high quality products

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  SPECIAL REPORT
  Modern and Quality Ammunition for the Battlefield
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  Munitions India Limited (MIL) is a Defence Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

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  SPECIAL FEATURE
  Lockheed Martin Showcases Commitment to a Self-Reliant India
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  The company will showcase an expansive portfolio from its Aeronautics, Rotary & Mission Systems, and Missiles and Fire Control business areas

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  SPECIAL REPORT
  INS Arihant Carries out Successful Launch of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on October 14, 2022. The missile was tested to a pre-determined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with very high accuracy.

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  SPECIAL REPORT
  DRDO & Indian Army Conduct Flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile System
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the Odisha coast.

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  SPECIAL STORY
  GRSE: Strengthening Indian Armada Through Indigenisation
  By SP's Special Correspondent

  GRSE is at the cusp of a major transformation facilitated by its knowledge, skill levels and operational capabilities gained over the years

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  SPECIAL STORY
  'Rolls-Royce ready to Partner with India for Combat Engine Development'
  By Alex Zino, Rolls-Royce

  A co-development programme that leads to capability creation and would allow India to look at opportunities to accelerate the development of its defence ecosystem