Secretary (Defence Production) to lead delegation to 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition in Nairobi
The Defence Ministry announced on 17 January 2026 that Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar would lead a four-member delegation to Kenya for the 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar in Nairobi on 19 January.
Summary
The third India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar was scheduled in Nairobi on 19 January 2026 under the Brand India scheme of the Department of Defence Production, with 20 Indian public and private defence companies taking part. Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar was to lead a four-member Indian delegation to Kenya from 19 to 21 January and meet officials of the Government of Kenya and the Kenya Defence Forces. India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr Adarsh Swaika, was also to attend.
Key facts
- Event
- 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar
- Venue and date
- Nairobi, 19 January 2026
- Scheme
- Brand India scheme, Department of Defence Production
- Participants
- 20 Indian defence companies (public and private)
- Delegation lead
- Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar; visit 19–21 January
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar in Nairobi (January 2026) was organised under which scheme of the Department of Defence Production?
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Correct answer: B — Brand India scheme
PIB (Defence): the exhibition was organised under the Brand India scheme of the Department of Defence Production.
How many Indian defence companies were to take part in the 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar?
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Correct answer: C — 20
PIB (Defence): 20 Indian defence companies from the public and private sectors were to participate.