indian aerospace and defence sector is on the cusp of remarkable growth, propelled by a strategic focus on indigenous manufacturing. This transformation is opening-up significant opportunities for private sector firms and MSMEs, particularly in the supply of raw materials, components, assemblies, and subassemblies. The objective is clear: to fortify the local supply chain and minimise dependency on imports, thereby advancing the nation’s vision of self-reliance in defence production.
The Union Defence Budget for 2024-25 stands at ₹621,941 crore (approximately USD 74.3 billion), reflecting a 4.78% increase over the previous year. This substantial allocation underscores India’s commitment to modernising its armed forces while championing domestic defence production under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
In this background, the fifth edition of AeroDef 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, OEMs, suppliers, and technology innovators to showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing, automation, digitalisation, and defence technology.
The previous four editions of AeroDef India brought together over 120 MSMEs eager to supply to defence manufacturing units, including PSUs, OFBs, Indian and international private manufacturers. At 2025 edition more than 150 exhibitors are expected to participate.
The Indian aerospace and defence sector is on the cusp of remarkable growth, propelled by a strategic focus on indigenous manufacturing. This transformation is opening-up significant opportunities for private sector firms and MSMEs, particularly in the supply of raw materials, components, assemblies, and subassemblies
AeroDef 2025 expects an even more robust turnout surpassing the earlier events, with a diverse visitor profile comprising procurement, supply chain, materials, production, and subcontracting heads from DPSUs like HAL, BEML, and DRDO, as well as Indian private players such as Tata Advanced, Aditya Birla Group, Kalyani Group, Godrej, L&T, Reliance, and international majors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
The exhibitors’ profile at AeroDef India 2025 encompasses a wide range of specialties, including but not limited to speciality materials, composites, alloy sensors, controls, instrumentation, automation & robotics, design engineering & IT solutions, electronic components, semiconductors & deep electronics solutions, maintenance repair & overhaul (MRO) testing, simulation, prototyping, engineering & processing, casting, forging, sheet metal, forming, component manufacturers and suppliers, specialised fabric and glass manufacturers and suppliers.
The Indian aerospace and defence sector is among the largest in the world, driven by modernisation, strategic initiatives, and strong international collaborations. The industry spans aviation, space exploration, military equipment, and advanced technologies, with the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives supporting local production, R&D, and export growth. The Indian aerospace and defence market is projected to reach approximately USD 70 billion by 2030, driven by increasing demand for advanced infrastructure and government support. Future growth in aerospace and defence manufacturing will be shaped by effective governance, advancing military equipment, spacecraft, and both commercial and private aircraft production.
The fifth edition of AeroDef 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, OEMs, suppliers, and technology innovators to showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing, automation, digitalisation, and defence technology
In addition to bringing together manufacturers and suppliers and end users together, AeroDef 2025 will also bring together a host of industry and technology experts to deliberate on various themes pertaining to the AeroDef industry, at different sessions of a two-day conference hosted simultaneously with the AeroDef 2025 exhibition.
The sessions will cover topics like: Emerging Opportunities for Defence Manufacturing in India: 2025-2030, Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and Ballistic Composites in Defence Manufacturing; Nanocomposites in Defence Manufacturing: Transforming the Battlefield, Emerging Role of Smart Composites in Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing, Advanced Materials for Defence Power Electronics: Enabling Superior Performance, Quantum Computing and Cryptography in Defence Manufacturing: Transforming Security and Efficiency, Quantum Computing for Material Simulation, Quantum-Enhanced Simulations in Defence Manufacturing: Redefining Innovation and Efficiency, AI-Driven Material Development for Defence Applications, AI-Enhanced Digital Twins in Defence Manufacturing: Revolutionising Innovation and Efficiency, AI-Driven Sensors for Defence Manufacturing, Autonomous Quality Control and Inspection in Defence Manufacturing.
In addition to bringing together manufacturers and suppliers and end users together, AeroDef 2025 will also bring together a host of industry and technology experts to deliberate on various themes pertaining to the AeroDef industry, at different sessions of a two-day conference hosted simultaneously with the AeroDef 2025 exhibition
Additionally, the sessions at AeroDef 2025 will also cover the topics such as: Rapid Prototyping and Customisation in Defence Manufacturing, Multi-Material Integration: Combining Different Alloys to Achieve Superior Hybrid Properties, Cloud-Based Digital Twins: Empowering Scalability, Collaboration, and Real-Time Access, Autonomous Predictive Maintenance in Defence Manufacturing, Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Defence Manufacturing, Advanced Logistics Solutions for Defence Production, Iterative Prototyping in Defence Manufacturing, Zero Trust Supply Chains in Defence Manufacturing, Supplier Diversification for Supply Chain Resilience, Autonomous Systems R&D Opportunities in the Indian Defence Sector, Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs): Opportunities for Private Industry in India, Latest Developments in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), Ablative Materials for Product Resilience and Future Trends in Simulation for Defence Manufacturing.
