India will host a major international platform for the defence, aerospace, aviation and airport infrastructure sectors when AEDEX + AIRPORT 2026 takes place from September 10 to 12 at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi.The three-day exhibitions and conferences will bring together policymakers, defence organisations, aerospace manufacturers, airport developers, technology companies, investors and industry leaders from India and overseas. The events are designed to promote business partnerships, technology collaboration and investment opportunities across the defence, aviation and airport ecosystem.
AEDEX + AIRPORT 2026 will showcase India’s growing capabilities in defence manufacturing, aerospace technology, aviation services and airport infrastructure. The platform will connect government agencies, armed forces, research organisations, manufacturers, MSMEs, start-ups and international companies looking to participate in India’s expanding aerospace and defence market.
The events are supported by the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Commerce and Industry, MSME and Defence, along with DRDO, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, CSIR, Make in India and Start-up India initiatives. Industry organisations including the Aeronautical Society of India, Drone Federation of India and Air Cargo Forum India are also supporting the exhibitions.
India’s aerospace and defence sector has expanded rapidly with government programmes focused on domestic manufacturing, technology development and exports. The Indian aerospace and defence market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2030, creating opportunities for domestic manufacturers and international technology providers.
The approval of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme is another major step towards strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. The fifth-generation fighter programme is expected to create opportunities for public-private collaboration, advanced manufacturing and research and development.India’s airport sector is also undergoing significant expansion. The country is now the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market, while the number of operational airports has more than doubled since 2014.
AEDEX + AIRPORT 2026 will feature technologies covering military aviation, defence electronics, avionics, missile systems, unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS solutions, autonomous platforms, aerospace components, precision engineering, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, simulation, navigation, MRO, airport technologies and logistics. Companies and organisations from 10 countries, including Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, the UAE and the US, are expected to participate.
The programme will include conferences, expert sessions, buyer-seller meetings, B2B networking, international pavilions and a Start-up and Innovation Pavilion. These initiatives will provide opportunities for joint ventures, technology partnerships, exports and investment.
Dr CG Krishnadas Nair, Former Honorary President, SIATI and Former Chairman, HAL, said AEDEX + AIRPORT Expo 2026 will contribute to strengthening India’s global position in aerospace, defence and aviation innovation and invited industry stakeholders to participate in the event. The exhibitions are being organised by SIATI and TAFCON and are aimed at supporting India’s ambition to become a globally competitive aerospace and defence manufacturing hub.
