India to showcase defence capabilities at Dubai Air Show 2025
The Defence Ministry said on 16 November 2025 that Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show 2025 in the UAE on 17–18 November.
Summary
At the Dubai Air Show 2025, Sanjay Seth is to hold a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart, chair an industry round table with about 50 companies from India, the UAE, Australia, the USA, Brazil, the UK and Italy, and inaugurate the India Pavilion featuring HAL, DRDO and private firms. Nineteen Indian companies, including Bharat Forge, BrahMos, Tech Mahindra and HBL Engineering, will exhibit independently along with 15 startups. The Indian Air Force is taking part with the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the LCA Tejas. The biennial Dubai Air Show hosts more than 1,500 exhibitors.
Key facts
- Event
- Dubai Air Show 2025, UAE
- Indian delegation led by
- RRM Sanjay Seth (17–18 Nov)
- IAF participation
- Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, LCA Tejas
- Indian exhibitors
- India Pavilion (HAL, DRDO…), 19 firms, 15 startups
- Frequency
- Biennial; 1,500+ exhibitors
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who led the Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sanjay Seth
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth led the Indian delegation.
With which of the following did the Indian Air Force participate in the Dubai Air Show 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas
The IAF participated with the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the LCA Tejas.