The Def Expo is organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, and Government of India through Defence Exhibition Organisation. 

The main objective of the event is to promote defence exports from India and exhibit the capabilities of Indian defence R&D and production on a large platform.

The sixth edition of Defexpo India, held in Feb 2010 recorded an impressive 47% overall growth with matching increase in overseas participation with 570 participants from 31 countries. It had covered a gross area of 40,000 sqm. All the world's leading players in defence equipments and systems had significant presence, showcasing their latest equipments and systems. High profile official delegations from 41 countries visited the show. 

India is clearly steering the path of steady growth and has been receiving overwhelming and unprecedented international response with each edition.