India Participates In Bahrain International Airshow In January 2016 To Boost Defence Export

India is showcasing during the Bahrain International Airshow being held at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain from 21-23 January 2016, its state-of-the-art airborne platforms and associated sensors and communication systems designed and developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India).  

DRDO, along with some of its production partners is displaying India’s strength in advanced defence technology areas, with the aim of exploring the potential of exporting these advanced systems to friendly countries in the region.

The show will witness flying demonstration of the ‘Tejas’ the latest and state of the art Light Combat Aircraft, the ‘Four plus’ generation and highly cost effective fighter aircraft. It is noteworthy that for the first time  LCA- Tejas will be flying outside the country’s airspace at the Bahrain airshow to create history.  

Team Sarang of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be showcasing the nation’s prowess by flying ALH Dhruv helicopter designed & developed by HAL during the Bahrain Airshow.

The other indoor Exhibits (scale down models) of DRDO for the Bahrain International Airshow  2016  include:-

    LCA Fighter, LCA Navy, LCA Trainer

    NAG: Anti-Tank Guided Missile

    HELINA: Helicopter Launched NAG Missile

    AKASH: Surface to Air Missile System

    HMS-X2: Compact Hull Mounted Sonar

    ATDS-X: Advanced Torpedo Defence System

    UWACS Micro: UWACS Test System & Simulator

    UWACS Triton: Underwater Communication System

    HUMTAS-X: Hull Mounted Torpedo Alert System

    LFDS-X: Low Frequency Dunking Sonar

    AEW&C: Air Borne Early Warning and Control System

    ASLESHA: 3D Low Level Light Weight Radar

    BHARANI: 2D Low Level Light Weight Radar

    BFSR: Battle Field Surveillance Radar