Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Yogi Reviews Indigenous Defence, Agriculture and Aerospace Technologies
Yogi Adityanath visited a technology exhibition in Lucknow.
The exhibition was part of the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026.
Companies showed new machines and defence products.
Maraal Aerospace displayed a drone called Tejasvaan that can fly for many hours.
Escorts Kubota showed tractors, harvesters and other farm and construction equipment.
HoverIt presented Divyastra Mk-1, a long-range unmanned defence platform.
MKU displayed helmets, jackets and devices that help security personnel see in darkness.
Some companies also described plans to invest and manufacture products in Uttar Pradesh.
The exhibition showed technologies made or developed for defence, farming, construction and public safety.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 exhibition in Lucknow.
Maraal Aerospace showcased Tejasvaan, an indigenous UAV designed for endurance, surveillance and commercial applications.
Escorts Kubota presented agricultural and construction machinery and plans to invest over Rs 2,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh.
HoverIt displayed the Divyastra Mk-1 loitering munition, which has a proposed range of 400-500 kilometres and was tested by the Indian Army in May 2026.
MKU exhibited ballistic protection, night-vision and thermal-imaging equipment that it exports to nearly 90 countries.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with exhibitors from Maraal Aerospace, Escorts Kubota Limited, HoverIt Private Limited and MKU Limited.
- What
- He reviewed technologies and products displayed across the aerospace, defence, agriculture and construction sectors.
- When
- Friday; Divyastra Mk-1 had also undergone Indian Army testing in May 2026.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The exhibition was organised as part of the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 and showcased indigenous innovation and investment plans.
- Event
- UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 exhibition
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow
- Tejasvaan endurance
- Designed to remain airborne for nearly 12 hours
- Tejasvaan payload
- Up to 5 kilograms
- Escorts Kubota investment
- More than Rs 2,000 crore planned for a Uttar Pradesh facility
- Divyastra Mk-1 range
- Proposed operational range of 400-500 kilometres
- MKU exports
- Products exported to nearly 90 countries