The much-anticipated defence technology exhibition “East Tech 2025” commenced today at the Khelgaon stadium, Ranchi with an impressive inauguration by Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Gangwar, Shri Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Air Marshal Surat Singh, AVSM, VM, VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command. The ceremony was graced by military leaders, and distinguished gathering of officials from the civil administration, Paramilitary Forces and the defence industry.
Jointly organised by the Eastern Command and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), East Tech 2025 will serve as the vital platform for showcasing and integrating state-of-the-art indigenous technologies aimed at overcoming operational challenges in the Eastern Theatre and across the Indian Army.
Spanning a diverse spectrum of innovation, the exhibition highlights key technological domains such as communications systems, tactical mobility solutions, protection and survivability equipment, AI- based systems, drone and counter-drone technologies, robotics and advanced firepower platforms. These domains reflect the Eastern Command’s focus on enhancing operational efficiency through ‘Raksha Atmanirbharta’ and indigenous capability development.
The event began with an official inaugural ceremony followed by a keynote addresses by Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Gangwar, Shri Hemant Soren, Shri Sanjay Seth, General Anil Chauhan, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari and Mr RS Bhatia, President SIDM reinforcing the strategic significance of indigenisation and collaborative R&D with the Indian defence industry.
With an overwhelming response from Indian manufacturers, the exhibition features a wide array of participants including MSMEs, DPSUs, DRDO laboratories, private defence firms and start-ups from across the country. More than 200 exhibitors have set up stalls showcasing their latest innovations and technologies.
By offering exposure to Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and state-of-the-art solutions, East Tech 2025 will significantly broaden the knowledge base of participating stakeholders. The event aims to identify technologies suited for field deployment, streamline procurement and maintenance processes, and promote a sustainable, self-reliant defence ecosystem for the Indian Army.
East Tech 2025 stands as a shining example of India’s commitment to technological transformation in defence and underlines the Eastern Command’s role in driving innovation and self-sufficiency in national security preparedness.
(Inputs from PRO & Spokesperson,
Ministry of Defence,
Prayagraj
