The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the Industry Outreach Event–2026 at Air Force Station Hakimpet, Secunderabad on 17 March 2026, bringing together IAF operators and industry partners on a common platform.
The event aimed to align operational requirements with indigenous innovation, enhancing efficiency across operational, maintenance and administrative domains.
Strong Industry Participation
More than 110 startups, MSMEs and innovators participated in the event, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and technologies relevant to modern air power and support systems.
Focus on Collaboration and Innovation
The outreach initiative facilitated direct interaction between the IAF and industry stakeholders, enabling better understanding of real-time operational challenges and promoting development of indigenous solutions.
Boost to Capability Development
The event significantly strengthened collaboration between the armed forces and the defence industry, contributing to capability development in line with the vision of self-reliant defence and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The initiative underscores the Indian Air Force’s commitment to leveraging innovation and industry partnerships to enhance operational readiness and technological advancement.
