Event Date: 20-22 May 2026

DefTech Bharat 2026

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To Position India as the Global Hub for Defence R&D and Advanced Manufacturing Date: 20-22 May 2026 Venue: KTPO, Whitefield, Bengaluru Media Partner: Aviation World The event will bring together defence R&D engineers, system designers, MSMEs, start-ups, global OEMs, and policymakers under one roof. The exhibition arrives at a pivotal moment as the Government of India significantly accelerates investments in indigenous defence innovation, technology development, and manufacturing capabilities. DeftechCon 2026, Co-located Conference Running alongside the exhibition, Deftech Con 2026, a two-day international technology conference, focused on promoting innovation across the aerospace, defence, and space sectors, with over 20 conferences and seminars on 21st and 22nd May, 2026. For more information, log on to www.deftechbharat.com

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The current edition of Aviation World has covered many areas of Aerospace & Defence based on the latest development in the sector. The front cover highlights three different images, first for the Union Civil Aviation Minister ….. who is leading from the front to steer Indian Civil Aviation sector to witness one of the most interesting phases. He is also facing most tumultuous timing due to the ongoing financial stress in the Aviation sector due to ATF rising cost and long airspace restrictions resulting in mounting losses for Indian carriers. Despite of all the ground level challenges,the minister is addressing new things on regular basis which keeps the sector motivated. We have featured many such developmental works in this edition done under his guidance which will be interesting to read.

Our lead story on “ The West War” is another important feature which covers the ground level reality of the challenges faced by the Aviation sector. Its though time ahead and we believe it will pass soon .

There are features on Regional connectivity and MoCA revised rules on the UDAN 2.0 and how its going to transform the flying experience within India.

In this edition, we have covered topics on MRO,Various Policy changes,Sea Plane Operations by SkyHop Aviation, TATA-Airbus joint project on C295 military aircraft under Make In India which is expected to roll out soon and many other interesting contents which will be good to read.

We are covering Farnborough International Airshow 2026 from 20-24July 2026 in London and our next edition will be based on the same event.For features, you may contact our team on priority basis.

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Event Date: 20-22 May 2026

DefTech Bharat 2026

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