Overview
- The five-day event opens at Dubai World Central with more than 1,500 exhibitors, about 148,000 visitors expected, and over 200 aircraft in flying and static displays.
- An Indian Air Force contingent featuring the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas has arrived, with cockpit flypast footage over Dubai shared ahead of performances.
- Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth leads the Indian delegation with a planned bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart and an industry round table involving around 50 companies.
- Seth will inaugurate the India Pavilion hosting HAL, DRDO and others, alongside 19 Indian firms exhibiting independently and 15 startups showcasing innovations.
- Organisers highlight the first-ever eVTOL flying display and the largest Space Pavilion to date, as major defence exhibitors, including Russia with about 900 systems, mount extensive showcases.