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PDAS 2026

Chennai Trade Centre // 20-22 Nov 2026

Peninsula Defence
& Aerospace
Summit 2026

Energising India's Defence Industry. Tamil Nadu and the Indian Peninsula: where military operational need, industrial innovation, and government commitment converge to build India's sovereign, self-reliant, and globally competitive defence ecosystem.

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20–22 Nov // Chennai Trade Centre

Defence Innovation Hackathon // Registrations Open
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Problem Statements
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Total Tracks
3
Days // Nov 20-22

Challenges // 75 Structured Problem Statements

T-01
Sentinel AI
T-02
Forge India
T-03
Orbit Shield
T-04
Cipher Net
T-05
Iron Foundry

Open Challenges // Bring Your Own Defence-Linked Solution

T-06Open Format

Drone Systems

Propose your own drone-based system or platform — the problem statement is yours to define, as long as it addresses a genuine defence, paramilitary, or border-security application (ISR, logistics, counter-UAS, EW, swarm ops, etc.).

T-07Open Format

RC Aircraft Systems

Propose your own RC/fixed-wing aircraft-based system — the problem statement is yours to define, as long as it addresses a genuine defence application (target simulation, ISR, decoy systems, low-cost attritable platforms, etc.).

01 // Strategic Overview

The Engine of Growth

A deep base of precision engineering, heavy manufacturing, and aerospace-grade machining gives the region the industrial foundation to scale a self-reliant defence manufacturing base.

Metric.Alpha

Precision Engineering

Metric.Beta

Heavy Manufacturing

Metric.Gamma

Aerospace Components

Metric.Delta

Advanced Machining

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Aerospace Component Manufacturing
SYS.CAM // 01 // ACTIVE

02 // Market Intelligence

Rapid Ecosystem Expansion

> STATUS: EXPANDING

India's aerospace and defence sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by modernization of the armed forces, strong government support, and increasing private sector participation. The industry is emerging as one of the fastest-growing defence ecosystems in the world, shifting from import dependency to indigenous capability.

03 // Network Demographics

Key Exhibitor Categories

Public & Private Integrators
> Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)
> Private defence manufacturers and system integrators
> Global aerospace companies and technology providers
Technology & Research
> Academic institutions and research organizations
> Electronics and avionics companies
> Cybersecurity and AI integration firms
Operations & Logistics
> Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO)
> Logistics service providers
> Supply chain management systems

Key Visitor Categories

Government & Military
> Representatives from national defence ministries
> Officials from state and central government authorities
> Official country delegations and diplomats
Industry Leaders
> International and national OEMs
> Leaders from the space and geospatial industries
> Maritime and shipbuilding industry leaders
R&D Professionals
> Research and development professionals
> Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
> Principal Engineers and Systems Architects

Sys.Network // Institutional Backing

Organiser

The Peninsula Foundation

Supporting Organizations

TIDCO
SICCI
ITCOT
AIDAT
IAAA
Aeronautical Society of India