Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Hyderabad to Host Grand Raksha Expo and December Air Show
Hyderabad is getting ready to host a defence and aerospace expo from December 7 to 9.
An air show is planned for the final day, December 9.
The expo will happen alongside a Telangana investment summit in 2026.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju met officials to review preparations, including safety and publicity.
Officials are being asked to invite companies and industry groups from India and other countries.
HAL, BEL and BDL are expected to display products.
Visitors may also see business meetings, seminars and startup collaborations.
The state hopes the expo will highlight its defence and aerospace industries and encourage investment.
Roadshows in Hyderabad and Delhi are planned to promote the event.
The Grand Raksha Expo is scheduled in Hyderabad from December 7 to 9, with an air show on December 9.
The expo will take place alongside the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, also referred to as the Telangana Global Summit–2026.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju reviewed preparations, including infrastructure, security, publicity and company participation.
Roadshows promoting the expo are planned in Hyderabad on October 24 and Delhi on October 29.
The event is intended to showcase Telangana’s defence and aerospace sector and attract investment, with exhibits, business meetings and seminars planned.
- Who
- The Telangana government is organising the expo; Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju is overseeing preparations.
- What
- The Grand Raksha Expo will include an air show on December 9.
- When
- The expo is scheduled for December 7–9; promotional roadshows are planned for October 24 and October 29.
- Where
- Hyderabad; a promotional roadshow is also planned in Delhi.
- Why
- To showcase Telangana’s defence and aerospace capabilities, promote industry growth and attract investment.
- Expo dates
- December 7–9
- Air show
- December 9 in Hyderabad
- Associated summit
- Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026; one report calls it the Telangana Global Summit–2026
- Promotional roadshows
- Hyderabad on October 24; Delhi on October 29
- Industry share cited
- Sanjay Jaju said nearly 30 per cent of India’s defence and aerospace industries are based in Hyderabad
- Expected exhibitors
- HAL, BEL and BDL are expected to showcase products
- Planned activities
- Business interactions, buyer-seller meetings, marketing opportunities, MoUs, startup collaborations and seminars
