The second&nbsp;India Africa&nbsp;defence dialogue&nbsp;is set to take place on March 12 on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2022&nbsp;in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

While over 20 African defense ministers have confirmed the presence, more are expected to give confirmation as the date nears. From the Indian side, it will be led by Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh. The&nbsp;biennial&nbsp;DefExpo 2022 will see the participation of around 70 countries at the seminar and will take place from March 10&nbsp;to 14.

The meet comes even as India has been increasing its defense engagement with African countries. First-ever India Africa Defense Ministers Conclave (IADMC) was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2020. One of the key outcomes of the conclave was the Lucknow declaration even as both sides agreed to institutionalize the meet to take place on the sidelines of every DefExpo.

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The dialogue aims to give direction to the growing India Africa Defense ties.&nbsp;India has set up Defense Academies and Colleges in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania, deployed training teams in several African countries including Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Lesotho, Zambia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, sent Indian navy ships on a goodwill mission. Indian defense forces are involved in Humanitarian Assistance in Africa, like for example during Cyclone Idai that stuck Mozambique in 2019, or Indian Navy ships that reached several African countries with medical aid amid covid.

Africa can be a market for Indian defense products. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh handed over two fast interceptor boats to Mozambican Navy during his 2019 visit of the country. The India Africa&nbsp;Defense Dialogue is set to take place in the backdrop of the India Philippines Brahmos deal, the biggest Defense export in the history of Independent India and this is something that the Indian side is expected to highlight.

Meanwhile, talks between India, and Africa have started as to when to hold the next India Africa summit. The last India Africa summit took place in 2015 when the leadership of all African countries had visited Delhi to take part in the summit.

The second India Africa defence dialogue is set to take place on March 12 on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. While over 20 African defense ministers have confirmed the presence, more are expected to give confirmation as the date nears.

The second India Africa defence dialogue is set to take place on March 12 on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. While over 20 African defense ministers have confirmed the presence, more are expected to give confirmation as the date nears. From the Indian side, it will be led by Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh. The biennial DefExpo 2022 will see the participation of around 70 countries at the seminar and will take place from March 10 to 14. The meet comes even as India has been increasing its defense engagement with African countries. First-ever India Africa Defense Ministers Conclave (IADMC) was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2020. One of the key outcomes of the conclave was the Lucknow declaration even as both sides agreed to institutionalize the meet to take place on the sidelines of every DefExpo. Also read | Russia, Africa show robust support for India's maritime meet at UNSC The dialogue aims to give direction to the growing India Africa Defense ties. India has set up Defense Academies and Colleges in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania, deployed training teams in several African countries including Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Lesotho, Zambia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, sent Indian navy ships on a goodwill mission. Indian defense forces are involved in Humanitarian Assistance in Africa, like for example during Cyclone Idai that stuck Mozambique in 2019, or Indian Navy ships that reached several African countries with medical aid amid covid. Africa can be a market for Indian defense products. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh handed over two fast interceptor boats to Mozambican Navy during his 2019 visit of the country. The India Africa Defense Dialogue is set to take place in the backdrop of the India Philippines Brahmos deal, the biggest Defense export in the history of Independent India and this is something that the Indian side is expected to highlight. Meanwhile, talks between India, and Africa have started as to when to hold the next India Africa summit. The last India Africa summit took place in 2015 when the leadership of all African countries had visited Delhi to take part in the summit.

Second India-Africa defence dialogue on March 12 in Gujarat

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&nbsp;on Monday launched the website of the 11th edition of DefEXpo.

The event is scheduled to be held in Lucknow from February 05 to 08, next year.

According to the official statement, the website&nbsp;will provide online services to the exhibitors, besides hosting informative content about the product profile of Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factories.

The website enables exhibitors to register and book space online as per their requirements on the first-come-first-serve basis.

It also facilitates online payments, booking of conference halls and venues for Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings.

Exhibitors can avail early bird discounts by booking space on the website before October 31, 2019, the statement read.

However, general visitors are required to pre-register on the website and they would be sent e-tickets on their registered email ids.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched the website of the 11th edition of DefEXpo. The event is scheduled to be held in Lucknow from February 05 to 08, next year.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched the website of the 11th edition of DefEXpo. The event is scheduled to be held in Lucknow from February 05 to 08, next year. According to the official statement, the website will provide online services to the exhibitors, besides hosting informative content about the product profile of Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factories. The website enables exhibitors to register and book space online as per their requirements on the first-come-first-serve basis. It also facilitates online payments, booking of conference halls and venues for Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings. Exhibitors can avail early bird discounts by booking space on the website before October 31, 2019, the statement read. However, general visitors are required to pre-register on the website and they would be sent e-tickets on their registered email ids.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches 11th edition website of DefEXpo

As PM Narendra began his fast on Thursday, Union minister Piyush Goyal began&nbsp;observing a fast in Thane, Maharashtra along with other party leaders as a protest against the Parliament "washout"&nbsp;during the Budget session.

In Delhi, several BJP leaders observed fast in the Townhall.

''The way in which Congress & other opposition parties did not let the Budget session run, is condemnable, to say the least," Piyush Goyal said.

BJP MPs in Bengaluru have also been&nbsp;observing&nbsp;a day-long fast over the disruption in Parliament during the Budget session.

Meanwhile, Narendra Modi is observing a day-long fast along as he announced yesterday. He continued his day on fast while inaugurating the DefExpo at Mahabalipuram.

Party president Amit Shah will take part in a sit-in at Hubli-Dharwad against the Siddaramaiah government in poll-bound Karnataka.

The BJP has blamed Congress for practising divisive politics accusing it of taking parliamentary proceedings "to a new low".

On last day of budget session PM Modi had announced his decision to observe a fast and urged all his BJP parliamentarians to do the same.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala had responded saying "farce of a fast by the Modi government and BJP".

Congress said BJP should be on a fast to seek an apology over issues like banking frauds, CBSE paper leak and dilution of SC/ST Act.

BJP MPs in Bengaluru as well are observing a fast in over the parliament disruptions during the budget session

As PM Narendra began his fast on Thursday, Union minister Piyush Goyal began observing a fast in Thane, Maharashtra along with other party leaders as a protest against the Parliament "washout" during the Budget session. In Delhi, several BJP leaders observed fast in the Townhall. ''The way in which Congress & other opposition parties did not let the Budget session run, is condemnable, to say the least," Piyush Goyal said. BJP MPs in Bengaluru have also been observing a day-long fast over the disruption in Parliament during the Budget session. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi is observing a day-long fast along as he announced yesterday. He continued his day on fast while inaugurating the DefExpo at Mahabalipuram. Party president Amit Shah will take part in a sit-in at Hubli-Dharwad against the Siddaramaiah government in poll-bound Karnataka. The BJP has blamed Congress for practising divisive politics accusing it of taking parliamentary proceedings "to a new low". On last day of budget session PM Modi had announced his decision to observe a fast and urged all his BJP parliamentarians to do the same. Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala had responded saying "farce of a fast by the Modi government and BJP". Congress said BJP should be on a fast to seek an apology over issues like banking frauds, CBSE paper leak and dilution of SC/ST Act.

BJP MPs in Bengaluru, Maharashtra & Delhi observe fast along with Modi

PM Modi will arrive in Chennai today to officially inaugurate the four-day-long DefExpo on the outskirts of Chennai.

Heavy security is in place as PM Modi arrives in Chennai with DMK working president M K Stalin declaring that people would hoist black flags atop their houses during PM Modi's visit over the government's &nbsp;"inaction" on the Cauvery issue.

On Wednesday, the Indian Premier League(IPL) cricket tournament was shifted from the city over the Cauvery row after protesters demonstrated outside the stadium. Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth had called for IPL venue to be shifted out of Chennai in view of the ongoing Cauvery row and the plight of the farmers.

&nbsp;Rajinikanth had said&nbsp;he felt "embarrassed" that the IPL matches are being held in the city. The BCCI confirmed on Wednesday evening that Chennai will no longer host the IPL matches in the city as a result.

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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said though the Prime Minister will be fasting, he will be inaugurating the defence expo in Chennai.

Modi and other BJP leaders are slated to observe a day-long fast today to protest against the "washout" of the Budget session of Parliament due to disruptions by the Opposition.

According to the Defence Ministry, over 670 defence firms including 154 foreign manufacturers are participating in the exhibition of weapons and military hardware.

It is being attended by official delegations from over 47 countries including the US, the UK, Russia, Afghanistan and Sweden, Finland, Italy, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nepal, Portugal, Seychelles and Vietnam.

Heavy security is in place as PM Modi arrives in Chennai with DMK working president M K Stalin declaring that people would hoist black flags atop their houses

PM Modi will arrive in Chennai today to officially inaugurate the four-day-long DefExpo on the outskirts of Chennai. Heavy security is in place as PM Modi arrives in Chennai with DMK working president M K Stalin declaring that people would hoist black flags atop their houses during PM Modi's visit over the government's "inaction" on the Cauvery issue. On Wednesday, the Indian Premier League(IPL) cricket tournament was shifted from the city over the Cauvery row after protesters demonstrated outside the stadium. Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth had called for IPL venue to be shifted out of Chennai in view of the ongoing Cauvery row and the plight of the farmers. Rajinikanth had said he felt "embarrassed" that the IPL matches are being held in the city. The BCCI confirmed on Wednesday evening that Chennai will no longer host the IPL matches in the city as a result. Security tightened outside Chennai airport ahead of PM Modi's arrival. #CauveryProtests pic.twitter.com/LogJRIMYRF — ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2018 × Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said though the Prime Minister will be fasting, he will be inaugurating the defence expo in Chennai. Modi and other BJP leaders are slated to observe a day-long fast today to protest against the "washout" of the Budget session of Parliament due to disruptions by the Opposition. According to the Defence Ministry, over 670 defence firms including 154 foreign manufacturers are participating in the exhibition of weapons and military hardware. It is being attended by official delegations from over 47 countries including the US, the UK, Russia, Afghanistan and Sweden, Finland, Italy, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nepal, Portugal, Seychelles and Vietnam.

Watch: PM Modi to arrive in Chennai today as Cauvery row takes centrestage

India's mega defence exhibition -- the DefExpo -- began in Chennai with the participation of major global and domestic military firms, which are eyeing billions of dollars of contract as part of the country's military modernisation programme.

The NDA government is trying to project the 10th edition of the event as first serious attempt to transform India -- the largest importer of military platforms and weapons -- into a hub of military manufacturing.

India is expected to spend close to $300 billion in the next five years in procuring defence equipment and almost all major global defence firms are eyeing a slice of it.

Though the four-day-long DefExpo, on the outskirts of Chennai and close to the temple town of Mahabalipuram, began today, it will formally be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a tweet, said. For the first time, India will be showcasing its defence export potential at @DefExpoIndia.

According to the Defence Ministry, over 670 defence firms, including 154 foreign manufacturers, are participating in the exhibition of weapons and military hardware.

It is being attended by official delegations from over 47 countries, including the US, the UK, Russia, Afghanistan, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nepal, Portugal, Seychelles, and Vietnam.

The theme of the expo is India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub.

Major international companies, which are participating at the expo include Lockheed Martin, Boeing (US), Saab (Sweden), Airbus, Rafael (France), Rosonboron Exports, United Shipbuilding (Russia), BAE Systems (UK), Sibat (Israel), Wartsila (Finland) and Rhode and Schwarz (Germany).

India's indigenously developed land, air, and naval systems are also being showcased.

The weapons and platforms being displayed include the Tejas fighter jets, advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) designed by the DRDO Arjun Mark 2 tank and Dhanush artillery guns.

The DRDO's exhibits include the Nirbhay missile system with launcher, autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (AUGV), MBT Arjun Mk-I tank, Astra missile, low-level transportable radar (LLTR) system, medium power radar (MPR) system and

Varunastra -- heavyweight anti submarine electric torpedo.

The exhibition is spread over an area of 2.90 lakh square feet.

The NDA government is trying to project the 10th edition of the event as first serious attempt to transform India -- the largest importer of military platforms and weapons -- into a hub of military manufacturing

India's mega defence exhibition -- the DefExpo -- began in Chennai with the participation of major global and domestic military firms, which are eyeing billions of dollars of contract as part of the country's military modernisation programme. The NDA government is trying to project the 10th edition of the event as first serious attempt to transform India -- the largest importer of military platforms and weapons -- into a hub of military manufacturing. India is expected to spend close to $300 billion in the next five years in procuring defence equipment and almost all major global defence firms are eyeing a slice of it. Though the four-day-long DefExpo, on the outskirts of Chennai and close to the temple town of Mahabalipuram, began today, it will formally be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a tweet, said. For the first time, India will be showcasing its defence export potential at @DefExpoIndia. According to the Defence Ministry, over 670 defence firms, including 154 foreign manufacturers, are participating in the exhibition of weapons and military hardware. It is being attended by official delegations from over 47 countries, including the US, the UK, Russia, Afghanistan, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nepal, Portugal, Seychelles, and Vietnam. The theme of the expo is India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub. Major international companies, which are participating at the expo include Lockheed Martin, Boeing (US), Saab (Sweden), Airbus, Rafael (France), Rosonboron Exports, United Shipbuilding (Russia), BAE Systems (UK), Sibat (Israel), Wartsila (Finland) and Rhode and Schwarz (Germany). India's indigenously developed land, air, and naval systems are also being showcased. The weapons and platforms being displayed include the Tejas fighter jets, advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) designed by the DRDO Arjun Mark 2 tank and Dhanush artillery guns. The DRDO's exhibits include the Nirbhay missile system with launcher, autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (AUGV), MBT Arjun Mk-I tank, Astra missile, low-level transportable radar (LLTR) system, medium power radar (MPR) system and Varunastra -- heavyweight anti submarine electric torpedo. The exhibition is spread over an area of 2.90 lakh square feet.

Defence Expo begins; major military firms showcase latest weapons and platforms

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