Introduction
The Aerospace & Defence Meetings (ADM) Chennai 2025, a marquee event in South India, is poised to become a dynamic convergence point for government stakeholders, industry leaders, innovators, and global partners. As the nation accelerates toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing, this gathering offers a timely platform to amplify India’s evolving aerospace and defence narrative—one powered by Atma Nirbhar Bharat, technological ambition, and global competitiveness.
Organized with the valued support of the Ministry of Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), and the Aerospace Industry Development Association of Tamil Nadu (AIDAT), the event is further strengthened by the vital encouragement of the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, and ISRO. Together, these institutions embody the collective will and vision driving India’s rise in aerospace and defence.
The event is produced by Advanced Business Events (ABE), a global leader in professional business gatherings. With more than 30 international exhibitions, conferences, and airshows spanning aerospace, aviation, defence, space, automotive, transportation, and mobility, ABE brings unmatched expertise and credibility. Their global network ensures that Chennai 2025 is not just an Indian event, but a world-class platform for partnerships and growth.
India’s Defence Manufacturing Momentum
India’s defence manufacturing sector has entered a phase of sustained momentum, underpinned by record exports of ₹21,000 crore in FY 2023–24 and a cumulative ₹88,300 crore since 2014, reflecting a nearly 21-fold surge over the prior decade. With 68% of procurement sourced domestically in FY 2023–24, a ₹6.81 lakh crore defence budget for FY 2025–26, and a robust industrial base spanning 16 Defence PSUs, 400+ licensed firms, and ~16,000 MSMEs, the ecosystem is scaling rapidly. Landmark programmes—such as the approval of 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters worth ₹62,000 crore and HAL’s ramp-up to 24 aircraft annually with a fourth line planned—signal deepening indigenous capability. Concurrently, strategic initiatives, including the Safran–AMCA engine partnership, iDEX’s 430+ innovation contracts, the expansion of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and Chennai Aero Park, Aerolloy’s VAR titanium capability, and Mission Sudarshan Chakra, are strengthening technology sovereignty and cyber-resilience. Looking ahead, India targets ₹3 lakh crore in annual production, ₹50,000 crore in exports by 2028–29, 75% domestic sourcing by decade’s end, and expanded public–private capacity, positioning the nation as a credible, globally collaborative aerospace and defence hub.
Chennai 2025: Your Gateway to India’s Defence Renaissance
Why the Event Matters
Aerospace & Defence Meetings Chennai 2025 (chennai.bciaerospace.com) is more than a trade show—it’s a launchpad. With 150+ exhibitors, 8,000+ trade visitors, representation from 10+ countries, 30+ conference sessions, and 500+ B2B meetings, the stage is set for strategic collaboration and commercial breakthroughs.
This event would not be possible without the partnership of the Ministry of Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, AIDAT, and TIDCO. Their commitment to fostering aerospace and defence ecosystems ensures Chennai remains a beacon of innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Equally vital is the support of the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, and ISRO. Their roles in R&D, technology transfer, and national capability-building provide the backbone for industry-driven initiatives like this event.
Tamil Nadu: A Strategic Hub
Tamil Nadu has long led India’s industrialization and is now emerging as a powerhouse in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through TIDCO and AIDAT, the state is creating an environment that enables global OEMs, Indian primes, and startups to collaborate seamlessly. The Chennai Aero Park embodies this vision — a one-stop hub for design, engineering, testing, and maintenance of civil and defence aircraft.
What Attendees Can Expect
- Emerging Technologies: Showcases of AI-driven manufacturing, defence electronics, precision tooling, and space technologies.
- Policy Insights: Sessions on schemes like iDEX, ADITI, and DTIS — covering funding, procurement, and incubation.
- Networking Power: B2B meetings with DRDO, HAL, foreign OEMs, and Indian innovators — sparking collaborations that could shape the next decade.
Self-Reliance Meets Global Ambition
India is transitioning from the world’s largest arms importer to an increasingly confident exporter and manufacturer. The theme of self-reliance is no longer aspirational—it is demonstrable.
- Exports are at record highs.
- Industrial corridors and R&D projects are accelerating.
- Ambitious targets for production and exports chart the road ahead.
Chennai 2025 stands at the centre of this transformation, offering a platform not just to witness, but to participate in India’s aerospace and defence ascent.
For exhibitors, policymakers, and innovators alike, this event is an opportunity to help shape the future of Indian defence manufacturing.
India is ascending—not just as a defence consumer, but as a creator, collaborator, and global contender. With the vision of the Government of Tamil Nadu, AIDAT, TIDCO, the guiding support of the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, and ISRO, and the global expertise of Advanced Business Events (ABE) — Aerospace & Defence Meetings Chennai 2025, this is where that ascent takes flight.
About ABE
Advanced Business Events (ABE) is a Paris-headquartered global leader in B2B conventions and trade shows, with 30+ annual events spanning aerospace, defence, space, automotive, and mobility. Renowned for its curated matchmaking and industry expertise, ABE delivers world-class platforms that connect governments, global OEMs, and innovators—driving strategic partnerships and accelerating industrial growth.
