DRDO to showcase India’s defence might in Hyderabad from Feb 28-March 2

India’s Defence might — from the recently-tested hypersonic missile to the majestic battle tank, Arjun, to drones and radars and initiatives into the future warfare — will be on display at the sprawling Gachibowli stadium from February 28 to March 2.

For the first time, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase its prowess on a massive scale for students and the general public through the event ‘Vigyan Vaibhav’.

The three-day event, which will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, is being jointly organised by the DRDO, Aeronautical Society of India and Kalam Institute of Youth Excellence as part of Indian National Science Day.

The exhibition will showcase state-of-the-art DRDO and defence aerospace products in about 200 stalls, providing an opportunity to witness technological advancements that are shaping India’s future. Short-range ballistic missiles, quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles, and hypersonic glide missiles, besides the latest radar system, will also be displayed.

Defence research labs, defence PSUs and private players are taking part



in the event, which also features talks on career prospects in the defence and aerospace sectors, besides interactive sessions with industry experts.

GA Srinivas Murthy, Director, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, said the DRDO will exhibit its indigenously developed missile systems, including recently tested hypersonic missiles, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, and aerospace technologies to people.

“These are real missiles, which will be on display, but without propulsion and explosives. So far, people might have seen them on television but now they can have first-hand experience,” he said.

DRDO DG Missiles U Raja Babu said the event was aimed at attracting the youth to the new technologies. “We have invited 25,000 to 30,000 students for the event where they will get to know various technologies. We will be creating awareness among students on these technologies and help them make informed decisions regarding their career choices,” he added.

The event is open for registered students on the first day, while the general public can take part on March 1 and 2 between 9 am and 6 pm.