Re: Pics: DefExpo 2018 @ Chennai I was able to go on 13th April to the DefExpo and on 14th to the Chennai port to have a look at the warships.
-- Defexpo was organized by Ministry of Defence.
-- This was the first time in Chennai.
-- Many people were excited to see a lot of Indian companies displaying their production capabilities in various forms (Few eg: Bulletproof glass displayed by an Indian company from UP, Coimbatore based Pricol showcased their analog and digital IPs, etc..).
-- Lot of companies from abroad as well.
-- Simulator test was available in Boeing Super Hornet.
-- Continental food was available.
-- Light Combat Helicopters from IAF, Tambaram base did sorties, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the public.
-- Due to the huge influx of visitors on the last day, the ECR stretch was choked by cars and many people have to return back without seeing.
-- TN government had a stall explaining the folk art of Tamilnadu.
-- TN policemen posted were amazed to see the latest guns and pistols. (One of them told me," so light with more power.").
-- Defense ministry was able to bring 4 warships (all indigenously built) for display at the Chennai port.
-- Elaborate arrangements were made for the public.
-- Cameras/Cellphones were allowed only to few ships. I was able to take photos of Sahyadri, but not allowed inside INS Kamorta ship.
-- The captain of the ship thoroughly explained about its capabilities.
-- My son was excited and he got a chance to hold a hand pistol (just 650 gms weight) and a machine gun at the Israeli stall. Israeli companies exhibited their UAV capabilities as well.
Last edited by RGK : 23rd April 2018 at 13:12.
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