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AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

March 30, 2016 07:55 IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar unveiled the Defence Procurement Policy during the ninth edition of the Defence Expo India-2016 in Panaji, Goa on Monday.

"To create trust is my motto in the department (the defence ministry) itself. We are maintaining a big armed force not with an expectation of war. No one likes war. Even staunch hardliners would say war is the last option," he said at the expo.

Let's take a look at some of the stunning exhibits:

 

The Naval version of LCA, Tejas, takes a flight on the opening day of the 9th edition of Defexpo-16 in Goa. Photograph: PTI

 

Sarang helicopters maneuvering their skill at the inauguration. Photograph: PTI

 

MBT Arjun MKII displays its awesome combat skills during the inaugural ceremony. Photograph: MoD/Twitter

 

Scandinavian Vikings showcasing aerobatic maneuvers. Photograph: MoD/Twitter

 

An Armoured Fighting Vehicle (wheeled) during the inaugural ceremony in Panaji. Photograph: MoD/Twitter

 

A Heavy Mobility Vehicle negotiating an obstacle during the expo. Photograph: MoD/Twitter