Telangana will host Raksha Expo 2026 from December 7 to 9 at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad. It is described as India’s first defence and aerospace expo organised by a state government. The expo will bring together the aerospace, space, defence and internal security sectors, with exhibitions, technology demonstrations, drone shows and a planned air show on December 9.
Expo Programme and Participants
A curtain-raiser was scheduled for October 24, 2026, at Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. Roadshows to build participation were also planned in Hyderabad on October 24 and in New Delhi on October 29. Raksha Expo 2026 is planned as a flagship event alongside the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026. More than 80 leaders from over 70 organisations are expected to participate. Global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) named for the expo include Airbus, Boeing, Tata Lockheed Martin, Safran, Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace. Indian defence public sector undertakings expected to showcase products include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
Defence and Aerospace Sector in Hyderabad
Hyderabad houses more than 12 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories and approximately 30% of India’s defence and aerospace industry. The city is a centre for defence and aerospace activity, including research and manufacturing. Telangana’s aerospace exports rose from ₹15,900 crore in 2023–24 to ₹30,742 crore in 2024–25, an increase of nearly 93%. The expo is intended to promote domestic manufacturing, innovation and investment in aerospace, space, defence and internal security.
Telangana’s Defence and Security Objectives
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that Telangana aims to contribute to India’s national and internal security and become a global defence superpower. He invited Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate the main expo.
Important Facts for Exams
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- DRDO is India’s defence research and development organisation and operates laboratories in Hyderabad.
- HAL, BEL and BDL are Indian defence public sector undertakings.
- Raksha Expo 2026 is scheduled for December 7–9, 2026, at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad.
- Telangana’s aerospace exports reached ₹30,742 crore in 2024–25.
The expo’s planned air show is scheduled for December 9, 2026. The curtain-raiser is scheduled at Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad on October 24, 2026.
