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DefExpo-2022

  • 07 Sep 2021
  • 2 min read

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The 12th edition of DefExpo will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in March 2022.

Key Points

  • About:
    • DefExpo is a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence, showcasing the land, naval, air as well as homeland security systems.
    • The aim of the DefExpo 2022 is to build upon the vision to achieve Atmanirbharta’ in defence and reach the $5bn defence exports target by 2024.
    • The 11th edition of DefExpo was held at Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in 2020.
  • Defence Sector Reforms Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan:
    • Revision of FDI Limit: The FDI limit in defence manufacturing under automatic route is raised from 49% to 74%.
    • Project Management Unit (PMU): The government is expected to begin time-bound defence procurement and faster decision making by setting up a Project Management Unit (for contract management purposes).
    • Reduction in Defence Import Bill: The government will notify a list of weapons/platforms banned for imports and thus such items can only be purchased from the domestic market.
      • Separate budget provision for domestic capital procurement.
    • Corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board: It will include a public listing of some units, ensuring a more efficient interface of the manufacturer with the designer and end-user.

Source: TH

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