In a major push toward building a self-reliant and advanced national defence manufacturing ecosystem, the highly anticipated Defence Partnership Days 2026 is scheduled for 26–27 November 2026 at the prestigious Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

Organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power & Strategic Studies (CAPSS), IMR Media, and Ernst & Young (EY), with support of the Armed Forces, the high-octane two-day event will serve as a critical bridge connecting the industry with key decision-makers across the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces.

Aligned with the national vision of Jointness, Self-Reliance, and Innovation, the 2026 edition has garnered strong support from top military leadership.

A Networking Blitz: How it Works
Defence Partnership Days 2026 guarantees face-to-face, 1-to-1 pre-scheduled meetings lasting 20 minutes each. Industry players can book up to 20 meetings over the two days to discuss critical procurement frameworks.

The online platform streamlines this process by opening its designated meeting scheduler on 1 September 2026, allowing participants to seamlessly curate their bilateral schedules ahead of the November assembly.

Who is Participating?
The event is designed to bring together the entire defence lifecycle under one roof, welcoming established giants alongside firms looking to pivot into the sector for the first time:
• Government & Services: Key MoD and Service HQ nodal/project officers dealing directly with procurement and acquisitions.
• Tier-1 & Industry Leaders: Major public and private players including HAL, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Advanced Weapons & Equipments India Ltd, Honeywell Aerospace, and Bosch Rexroth.
• The Supply Chain: Manufacturers, MSMEs, components suppliers, engineering services, and technical software providers.
• The Innovation Cohort: Deep-tech startups, academic institutions, and venture capital investors aiming to seed next-generation battlefield technologies.

Parallel Tracks: Business Intelligence & Compliance
Alongside the structured B2G (Business-to-Government) and B2B meetings, the event will host a parallel track of workshops, presentations, and technical sessions. Led by policy architects and industry experts, these sessions will deep-dive into recent updates in Defence Procurement Procedures (DPP) and discuss further regulatory mechanisms required to enhance the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) in India's defence sector.

Registration & Participation Details
Companies looking to map their capabilities directly to the requirements of the Armed Forces are required to register for a mandatory Business Participant Pack.

Registered participants gain access to the meeting scheduler and can optionally scale their presence via Exhibition Booths, Sponsorships, or Branding options listed in the official event rate card.

For complete registration steps, to view highlights from past editions, or to download the official brochure, please visit the event's official portal at www.defencepartners.in