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Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers

Upcoming Engagements

Indian Industry Participation in DSA 2026

20– 23 April 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

SIDM, in association with the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, and the Embassy of India in Malaysia, is organizing a defence industry delegation to 19th Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2026, scheduled from 20–23 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DSA is among Asia’s premier defence and homeland security exhibitions, bringing together global industry leaders, government officials, and armed forces to showcase advanced technologies and enable strategic engagements. The SIDM delegation will be led by Shri Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary (Defence Production).

Interested SIDM members are requested to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) through the link below:


The exhibitor list is attached for your reference. Members are encouraged to confirm participation at the earliest to facilitate necessary coordination.

For any queries, please reach out to amit.kumar@sidm.in / Prithviraj.n@sidm.in 

SAMARTH 2026 

An exclusive Hull Workshop & Exhibition

“Empowering Industry Partners for Superior Quality, Efficiency & Sustainment”

 0830 – 1730 hrs | 22 April 2026 | INS Vishwakarma Visakhapatnam

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Visakhapatnam, in association with INS Vishwakarma (Indian Navy) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), is pleased to announce SAMARTH 2026 – An Exclusive Hull Workshop & Exhibition, themed “Empowering Industry Partners for Superior Quality, Efficiency & Sustainment,” a focused initiative aimed at strengthening technical awareness and operational preparedness of specialized manpower in the domain of advanced hull systems, equipment and materials.

The programme aims to enhance understanding of advanced hull technologies and systems, build industry readiness aligned with defence requirements, promote collaboration between users, industry, and R&D, and enable knowledge sharing on emerging innovations and best practices. The workshop will feature expert-led technical sessions by leading organizations such as L&T, NMRL, DRDO, GeM, and other key stakeholders, along with an exclusive exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, materials, and solutions. It will also provide an interactive platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and innovations, as well as opportunities for direct

Why Participate?

• Gain insights into quality standards, specifications, and procurement processes

• Understand defence requirements and compliance frameworks

• Explore avenues for business collaboration and partnerships

• Strengthen participation in the defence supply ecosystem

• Contribute to ease of doing business with defence establishments 

Who Should Attend?

• Defence and Marine Industry Players

• MSMEs and Startups

• R&D Institutions and Academia

• Technology and Material Solution Providers

Interested members are requested to register using the link. Participation is complimentary, however prior registration is mandatory: 


There is also an opportunity to showcase products, services, or technologies at the exhibition. Members are requested to register through the link:https://cam.mycii.in/ORNew/Registration.html?EventId=E000074212

For any queries, please reach out to jesse.anand@cii.in and nidhin.dominic@sidm.in

NORTH TECH SYMPOSIUM 2026

 4 – 6 May 2026,Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

SIDM Upcoming International Delegations – EOI Invitation

April – July 2026 

SIDM is organizing industry delegations to the following upcoming international aerospace and defence exhibitions:

1. DSA 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 20-23 April 2026

2. ILA Berlin Air Show – 10–14 June 2026 

3. Eurosatory 2026 – 16–20 June 2026 

4. Farnborough International Airshow – 20–24 July 2026 

These global platforms provide significant opportunities for industry engagement, business development, and interaction with international stakeholders across the aerospace and defence ecosystem.

Interested SIDM members are requested to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) by filling out the form at the link below:


Members are encouraged to indicate their interest at the earliest to enable effective planning and coordination of delegation activities.

For any queries, please reach out to amit.kumar@sidm.in / Prithviraj.n@sidm.in 

SIDM - INDIAN NAVY WEBINAR SCHEDULE 2026 


S. No

Date of Interaction

Theme/ Topic

Lead

1

04th Feb 26

(1500 – 1600)

Armament/ Weapons

 

DAPI

2

27th Feb 26

(1500 – 1600)

Network Centric Operations

 

DNCO

3

27th Mar 26

(1500 – 1600)

IT Related Projects

 

DIT

4

24th Apr 26

(1500 – 1600)

Radars, Communication, EW Systems and Sensors

 

DEE

4

29th May 26

(1500 – 1600)

Weapon and Sensor for Future Warfare

 

DSR

5

25th Jun 26

(1500 – 1600)

AI/ML For Naval Aviation Application Navigation, FCS, Sensor Fusion etc.

DNAS

6

31st Jun 26

(1500 – 1600)

Advanced Hull Material & Systems

DNA

7

27th Aug 26

(1500 – 1600)

Warship Design & Construction

WDB

8

25th Sep 26

(1500 – 1600)

Indigenisation Projects

DOI

9

30th Oct 26

(1500 – 1600)

Armament & Magazines Related Projects

DONA

10

27th Nov 26

(1500 – 1600)

Indigenisation Requirements of Marine Engineering Equipment

DME

11

24th Dec 26

(1500 – 1600)

Submarine Projects and Safety

DSMAQ

 


For any queries, please reach out to amit.kumar@sidm.in / priyanka.mishra@sidm.in / vikas.rai@sidm.in

Contact Number :- 011-47079722