RRU Puducherry Campus Participated in SIDA Defence Expo 2026 at Coimbatore

Rashtriya Raksha University, Puducherry Campus, participated in SIDA Defence Expo 2026, held on 25–26 September 2026 at Rathinam Grand Hall, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Organised by the South Indian Defence Suppliers and Startup Association (SIDA), the Expo brought together stakeholders from the defence, aerospace, national security, technology, research, startup, and innovation sectors. Mr. Aswanth Murugan, Nodal Officer of RRU Puducherry Campus and Teaching-cum-Research Officer (Corporate Security), was acknowledged by SIDA for his presence, support and contribution towards the successful conduct of the Expo. He was accompanied by Mr. Midhun Chakravarthi, Research Officer; Ms. Sharanya Baskaran, Project Intern; and Ms. Sowbarnika, a second-year Master's student in Criminology, who actively participated in the event and supported the University's participation in the Expo.

The event provided a valuable platform for interaction between academic institutions, defence professionals, industry representatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups, researchers, and emerging innovators. It focused on promoting defence innovation, technological advancement, and industry–academia collaboration.

Furthermore, the Expo enabled the University to gain exposure to emerging developments in defence technology, aerospace, security, and innovation, while understanding the evolving requirements of India's defence industry. The participation also sought to strengthen RRU Puducherry Campus's visibility as an institution contributing to national security and defence education. By bringing together academia, industry, defence professionals, researchers, and emerging innovators, the Expo fostered an environment for knowledge exchange, professional networking, and potential industry–academia collaboration.

During the Expo, RRU Puducherry Campus established a dedicated stall to showcase its academic programmes, research activities, publications, corporate security expertise, and professional training capabilities. The stall served as a platform to introduce the University's educational opportunities and contributions to the fields of national security, defence, and security studies.

The University's participation facilitated meaningful interactions with defence professionals, industry representatives, technology providers, and other stakeholders. These engagements provided opportunities to explore potential collaborations in research, professional training, internships, networking, and capacity building. SIDA Defence Expo 2026 offered exposure to emerging developments in defence technology, aerospace, security, and innovation. The event highlighted the importance of connecting academic knowledge with the practical requirements of the defence and national security sectors.      

       

The participation of Rashtriya Raksha University, Puducherry Campus, in SIDA Defence Expo 2026 marked a valuable step towards strengthening institutional engagement with India's defence and national security ecosystem. The event provided opportunities to showcase academic programmes, research capabilities, and professional training initiatives while fostering interaction with industry stakeholders and emerging innovators. The participation reinforced RRU Puducherry Campus's commitment to promoting national security education, research, professional capacity building, and meaningful industry–academia collaboration.