India is set to showcase its defence capabilities at the Dubai Air Show 2025, scheduled to take place from November 17 to 21 at the Al Maktoum Airbase in the United Arab Emirates.
MoS Defence Sanjay Seth
will lead the Indian delegation, which includes senior officials from the Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Armed Forces.
According to a release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), a bilateral meeting between Seth and his UAE counterpart is planned on the sidelines of the Air Show. The minister will also chair an industry round table bringing together around 50 companies from India, UAE, Australia, USA, Brazil, UK, and Italy to strengthen cooperation in defence technology and manufacturing.
Seth will inaugurate the India Pavilion, which will host stalls from prominent organisations such as HAL, DRDO, Corel Technologies, Dantal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Ekxplor, and SFO Technologies.
In addition to the pavilion, 19 Indian defence industries including Bharat Forge, BrahMos, Tech Mahindra, and HBL Engineering will exhibit independently. 15 Indian startups will also participate, showcasing innovative products and solutions.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will feature at the show with its Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas fighters, which have already landed at Al Maktoum Airbase.
In a post on X Saturday, the IAF-MCC had said that the event will see participation from over 100 Air Forces, aiming to enhance interoperability, operational edge, and foster both military and business collaboration.
“An IAF contingent comprising of Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and Tejas fighters landed at Al Maktoum Airbase, Dubai for the Dubai Air Show. The global event, with participation from over 100 Air Forces, aims to enhance interoperability, operational edge, and foster military as well as business cooperation,” IAF stated.
An IAF contingent comprising of Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and Tejas fighters landed at Al Maktoum Airbase, Dubai for the Dubai Air Show. The global event, with participation from over 100 Air Forces, aims to enhance interoperability, operational edge, and foster military as well… pic.twitter.com/yH64xA7ZLT
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) November 15, 2025
The Dubai Air Show, a biennial event, began in 1986 as Arab Air, hosting 200 exhibitors and 25 aircraft. Over the years, it has evolved into a global aerospace platform.
The 2025 edition is expected to host more than 1,500 exhibitors, 148,000 industry professionals, over 200 aircraft on display, and multiple conference sessions featuring insights from over 350 global industry leaders.
