Entire Indian Armoured Vehicle Decision Making Unit to Meet at AV India 2012

LONDON, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

In one week's time, Defence IQ will once again be presenting the only armoured vehicle conference organised in collaboration with the Indian Army - Armoured Vehicles India 2012. Taking place 28 - 30 November in New Delhi, this event continues to contribute to the Indian Army's extensive armoured vehicle modernisation.

To view the complete programme, the AV India 2012 brochure is available to download online.

Senior representatives from the Indian Army will provide insight into India's armoured vehicles future optimisation, Future Main Battle Tank and Future Infantry Combat Vehicle capabilities, with a whole morning dedicated to platform survivability on the 28^th November.

The most recent additions to the expert speaker faculty include:

• Lieutenant General Narendra Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Policy & Systems), Indian Army
• Major General P.R. Shankar, Additional Director General, Directorate Artillery, Indian Army
• Mr Ved Prakash, Director Finance, Defence Acquisition Wing, Indian Ministry of Defence

In collaboration with Lieutenant General DS Sidhu, Former Director General, Directorate Mechanised Forces, Indian Army and with more than 80 officers expected on site from the Directorate Mechanised Forces, Directorate Weapons and Equipment, Directorate Perspective Planning and DRDO Establishments, including the decision-making unit for the Indian Armoured Vehicle modernisation programme, AV India will provide the ideal platform to make the most of networking opportunities in the industry.

With a strong and exclusive speaker faculty that includes Senior Indian Army decision makers responsible for armoured vehicle strategy, procurement and operations, AV India 2012 is truly leading the way and will be the most beneficial event to attend this year.

For more information on what's being showcased at AV India 2012 and to register, visit http://www.armouredvehiclesindia.com, or contact Defence IQ on +44-(0)207-368-9737 or at [email protected] and quote 'AVIndia_PR'.

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