DRDO to Showcase Advanced Defence Systems at Motihari Exhibition
The showcase will feature a diverse range of advanced defence systems and platforms developed indigenously, reflecting India’s growing capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat focus to take centre stage with missile systems, radars, and indigenous platforms on display
Motihari (Bihar): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase a wide spectrum of cutting-edge defence technologies and indigenous systems at a mega exhibition to be held at Mahatma Gandhi Prekshagrih, Motihari, from April 15 to 18, 2026.
The exhibition, themed “Shanti, Satya Aur Vigyan Ka Sangam – Surakshit Aur Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ki Aur,” will be inaugurated by Radha Mohan Singh, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence.
The showcase will feature a diverse range of advanced defence systems and platforms developed indigenously, reflecting India’s growing capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Key highlights include the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, Akash missile system and its next-generation variant Akash-NG, BrahMos, Prithvi missile, anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile, Nag missile, Pralay missile, and Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
Artillery and armoured platforms such as Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System, and Arjun tank (Mk-I & II) will also be displayed, alongside the Indian Light Tank and Modular Bridging System.
In the domain of sensors and surveillance, visitors will be able to view systems such as drone detection radar and Uttam AESA radar, along with soldier-centric technologies including holographic sights, blast protection suits, and ballistic helmets.
The exhibition will also highlight India’s advancements in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) defence systems, featuring equipment such as automatic chemical agent detection systems, chemical agent monitors, water purification systems, and NBC protective suits.
Additionally, aerospace innovation will be represented through models and immersive displays of the Kaveri engine, including a spatial reality experience.
The exhibition aims to provide citizens, particularly students and young innovators, an opportunity to engage directly with indigenous defence technologies and understand the scientific and engineering capabilities driving India’s defence preparedness.
By bringing advanced systems closer to the public, DRDO seeks to inspire the next generation while reinforcing confidence in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
