The United Kingdom’s defence industry will have a major presence at DEFEXPO 2008, New Delhi between16-19 February 2008. Over 20 UK companies will take part in DEFEXPO 2008, an important opportunity to demonstrate UK defence industrial capabilities and technology to potential customers and partners in India and the wider region. In addition a British Army Demonstration Area will demonstrate a range of equipments covering peacekeeping, border security and explosive ordinance disposal.

Tony Pawson, Head of Defence Exports who leads the UK delegation said “”I am extremely pleased that UK companies have such a strong presence at DEFEXPO 2008. The United Kingdom and India have an important strategic, defence and industrial relationship, a relationship we greatly value and this has led to important successes and valuable cooperation over many years. British companies continue to be at the forefront of technological innovation, offering highly capable equipment at competitive prices. This has helped them achieve a major share of the global defence market. By attending this exhibition in such strength they show their commitment to the important Indian market.”

UK companies at DEFEXPO 2008 include: Allen Vanguard, Amsafe Bridport, Argon Electronics, Atlantic Inertial Systems Avon Protection Systems, BAE Systems, Barnbrook Systems, Brownell, Bruker Daltronics, Chemring Group Plc, Cobham plc, Fischer Connectors, MacTaggart Scott and Co Ltd, MPC, MPE Ltd, Pearson Engineering, Rolls Royce, Smith Detection, Strongfield and Ultra Electronics. .