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21 Indian defence firms showcase advanced military tech in Nairobi, strengthening the India-Kenya strategic alliance and offering KDF modern solutions for border security and counter-insurgency.

Nairobi has transformed into a fortress of military innovation this week as 21 elite Indian defence contractors descended on the capital for the 3rd India-Kenya Defence Industry Seminar and Expo. The event, a strategic projection of hard power, underscores a deepening military alliance between New Delhi and Nairobi as both nations confront evolving security threats in the Indian Ocean rim.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, who graced the opening ceremony alongside India’s High Commissioner Dr. Adarsh Swaika, termed the expo a "critical bridge" for technology transfer. The presence of a high-level delegation led by India’s Secretary for Defence Production, Sanjeev Kumar, signals that this is not just a trade fair—it is geopolitics in action.
The exhibition at the Defence Forces establishment showcased a lethal array of next-generation hardware tailored for modern asymmetric warfare. Key highlights included:
For Kenya, the expo aligns with the Ministry of Defence’s goal of modernizing the KDF without relying solely on traditional Western suppliers. "We are looking for partnerships that offer us co-production capabilities, not just off-the-shelf purchases," CS Tuya emphasized.
India, keen to counter Chinese influence in Africa, is positioning itself as a reliable security partner, offering affordable yet battle-tested technology. As the seminar concludes today, deals worth billions of shillings are expected to be inked, potentially reshaping the Kenya Defence Forces’ arsenal for the next decade.
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