Upcoming Engagements
SIDM-IAF Industry Interactive Workshop on Maintenance
30th July 2026, IAF Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi
The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), in a strategic partnership with the Air Officer in Charge of Maintenance (AOM) office, Indian Air Force, is organising a User–Industry Interactive Workshop on Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), logistics and indigenisation on 30 July 2026. The event is expected to be graced by Seniormost IAF Hierarchy and stakeholders who are directly responsible for sustenance efforts, domestic defence industry and associated agencies and will be held at the IAF Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi.
Aim. The workshop aims to increase lateral interaction between industry partners and maintenance vertical of IAF at various levels on maintenance issues being faced by IAF, especially in indigenisation of components, accessories and systems required for manufacturing as well as requirements of repair & overhaul of aircraft, aeroengine and Ground equipment.
Why attend
• Direct engagement with IAF all BRDs leadership, technical authorities and end-users.
• Discuss requirements for aircraft, aeroengines, systems, subsystems, components and accessories.
• Hear regulatory and airworthiness expectations from CEMILAC, DGAQA and Directorate of Indigenisation.
• Explore business, partnership and indigenisation opportunities in sustainment of Fixed-wing/Rotary-wing platforms, Avionics, Communication, Surveillance, Air Defence and Ground equipment’s.
• Showcase products, services and technologies to decision-makers in a focused B2G/B2B environment.
Who should participate, Industries into:
• Industry already in business with IAF BRDs.
• Industry into Aerospace MRO..
• Industry into aero components, avionics, communication, sensors, weapon systems, and ground support equipment.
• Startups and MSMEs offering niche repair, testing, additive manufacturing, NDT and obsolescence solutions.
• Industries into precision manufacturing.
• Industries interested in entering Aerospace manufacturing and Sustenance domain.
Exhibitor opportunities.
• Exhibit booth: Demonstrate solutions for MRO, component repair, testing, refurbishment, tooling, ground support equipment, spares, logistics and obsolescence management.
• Delegate passes for company representatives.
• Priority placement for companies whose offerings address IAF sustainment and indigenisation needs.
Delegate participation
• Attend sessions, panel discussions and user–industry interaction. Network with IAF officials, CEMILAC, DGQA, procurement and sustainment stakeholders.
How to participate. To exhibit and attend as delegate: Register at Exhibitor Registration Link & Delegate Registration Link
• Registration deadline for exhibitors: 20 July 2026.
• Registration deadline for delegates: 27 July 2026.
Indian Defence Industry Delegation Visit to Vienna, Austria
23 – 24 September 2026
The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), in association with the Embassy of India, Vienna, and the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is organising an Indian Defence Industry Delegation Visit to Vienna, Austria, on 23–24 September 2026.
This initiative follows the signing of the Letter of Intent on Cooperation in Military Matters between India and Austria during the visit of the Austrian Chancellor to India in April 2026. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation and facilitate business, technology, and industrial partnerships between Indian and Austrian defence companies.
The proposed two-day programme will include:
• 23 September 2026: India–Austria Defence Industry Conference and B2B meetings.
• 24 September 2026: Visits to leading Austrian defence and industrial facilities.
A copy of the preliminary programme for both days is enclosed for your reference.
To facilitate focused and meaningful business interactions, the Embassy of India, Vienna has shared a directory of Austrian defence and related industry. Members are requested to carefully review the directory and, while registering, indicate the Austrian companies they would be interested in meeting during the visit. This information will enable the Embassy to mobilise the relevant Austrian participants and organize targeted B2B meetings aligned with the business interests of the participating Indian companies.
Interested member companies are requested to register their participation by 14 August 2026 using the link below.
Registration Link: https://zfrmz.in/wHEyRcTRCHXhYnjijHvD
Early registration will greatly assist the Embassy in mobilising appropriate participation from the Austrian side, scheduling B2B meetings, and facilitating the timely processing of visa applications.
AFRICAN ARMY CHIEF’S CONCLAVE 2026
04 & 05 November 2026 | Pune, Maharashtra
Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) in strategic partnership with Southern Command, Indian Army are jointly organising Industry Exposition during African Army Chiefs Conclave 2026 from 04 November to 05 November 2026 at Pune, Maharashtra.
The Industry Exposition will be attended by Indian high-level Dignitaries and Exclusive guests from approximately 40 African's Nations to include Army Chiefsand 120 Senior Military leadership from across the African continent along with their defence attaches in India. Hence, the Expo would serve as a strategic platform to showcase/ highlight India's indigenous capabilities in manufacturing defence equipment and foster defence partnership with the participating Nations.
The Industry Exposition will focus on military technologies into exports and shaping modern warfare with emphasis on UAS and Counter-UAS Systems, Autonomous Platforms, EW and Cyber Warfare, Ammunition, Artillery Guns, Armed troops carriers, Communication and Navigation Systems, Robotics, Night Vision Systems, RCIED Systems and Healthcare. All industries into exports great opportunities participate and opportunity to do B2G engagements with over 160 guest Officers from African continent and Indian Army officers from Southern Command field formations
To show your interest to exhibit please submit your EOI latest by 31st August 2026
Access the EOI form through the link below:
The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) are pleased to invite your esteemed organisation to DEFCORE 2026 – World Defence & Aerospace Components Expo & Conference, scheduled to be held from 25–27 November 2026 in Visakhapatnam, India. Aligned with the theme “Building Resilient Global Defence Supply Chains”, DEFCORE 2026 is positioned as a focused, outcome-driven international platform dedicated to India’s rapidly expanding defence and aerospace components and sustenance ecosystem.
India’s defence and aerospace sector is undergoing a structural transformation—driven by “Make In India” with sustained policy reforms for EODB, capital allocations, indigenisation, establishing defence industrial corridors, and increasing integration into global supply chains through Exports.
The lessons emerging from the current geo-political landscape and prolonged global conflicts have underscored a defining reality — national security is intrinsically linked to supply chain resilience. Sustained conflicts demand not only military preparedness, but also assured, resilient, and self-reliant supply chains capable of supporting the nation over extended durations. Alongside new acquisitions, defence sustenance, upgrades, MRO, spares, and lifecycle support through indigenous solutions have emerged as strategic priorities, creating long-term business opportunities for capable manufacturers and technology partners.
DEFCORE 2026 is focussed to address this criticality, converging senior leadership from the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces, procurement agencies, DPSUs, global and Indian OEMs, system integrators, MSMEs, start-ups, and qualified suppliers on a unified platform to enable direct engagement, early visibility on requirements for sustained operations through localisation, supplier development, technology integration and export-oriented manufacturing.
The event will feature a comprehensive exhibition, high-level conference sessions, curated B2B meetings, and structured industry–government interactions—making it a definitive platform for organisations seeking to build resilient supply chains, support India’s self-reliance goals, and participate in both domestic and global defence and aerospace programmes.
I am pleased to invite your participation to this premier international event and reinforce your company’s strategic role in Domestic and Global Defence eco-system .
Kindly confirm your participation through the form in the link below:
Registrations to SIDM Champion Awards 2026
Aatmanirbharta in defence is no longer merely a strategic choice—it is a national imperative. Achieving defence excellence in an increasingly complex global security environment demands continuous research, innovation, and the development of cutting-edge indigenous capabilities.
The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), since its inception in 2017, has been working with stakeholders to strengthen the defence manufacturing ecosystem by fostering collaboration, building capacity, and creating opportunities for industry to partner in India’s security and growth journey. In 2021, SIDM instituted the SIDM Champion Awards to honour and acknowledge the contribution of Indian Industry in Defence Excellence.
The awards are conferred in 4 categories mainly - Innovation to fill the capability gaps, Import Substitution, Creation of Niche Infrastructure for either Design, Manufacturing or Testing through investments in Greenfield Brown field investments projects enhancing India’s self reliance and lastly Export performance.
Each category receives three sub-category based on turnover of the companies – Large (over 500 cr), MSME (100-500 Cr) and Start-up/SME below 100 cr.
It has been an honour to have the winners felicitated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantriji at all Five editions in the presence of senior hierarchy of the Armed Forces, MoD, DRDO and Industry.
During the Awards Ceremony, a Compendium is released by the Chief Guests and featuring all the applicants including the winners. The compendium is circulated to the various stakeholders Domestic and International highlighting the capability of the Indian Industry and opening pathways for these industries for deeper engagements for business opportunities.
In the last five previous editions, SIDM has honoured over 80 companies and recognised over 750 products and technologies through the publication of the Awards Compendium.
To keep the momentum of saluting our SIXTH Force – the Industry, SIDM is delighted to invite Registrations to the Sixth Edition of SIDM Champion Awards.
This year will also feature special categories for:
• Women Innovators
• Idea Innovations from the Armed Forces
The Awards Jury will be chaired by Dr. Satheesh Reddy, Advisor Defence and Aerospace, Govt. of AP, President AeSI, Fomer Chairman DRDO & Secy R&D, who has graciously accepted our request. The Jury will constitute of eminent members from varied field and domain experts in Defence and Aerospace.
Interested organizations are requested to register their intent and submit their entries via the official SIDM portal : https://award.sidm.in, at the earliest, latest by 30th June 2026. The page will also give details on Awards and registrations fee.
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
