The largest aero show in Asia, Aero India 2023, was opened by the prime minister today in Bengaluru. The 14th iteration of the event will showcase homegrown tools and technologies to create alliances with international businesses.
The five-day event will highlight India’s expanding aerospace and defence capabilities under the theme “The runway to a billion opportunities.”
On the first day of Aero India 2023, there was a sizable exhibition and trade fair in addition to aerobatics.
The Aero India 2023 competition will feature nearly 809 companies from 98 nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared during the event’s opening remarks that Aero India represents India’s new strength and aspirations. He continued by citing the INS Vikrant and the made-in-India Tejas aircraft as examples of India’s potential.
“India’s accomplishments demonstrate its potential and capacity, and the roaring of Tejas aircraft in the sky serves as evidence of the success of the “Make in India” movement. The new India of the twenty-first century won’t pass up any chances and won’t skimp on its diligent work. We’re getting ready, “PM Modi stated during his speech.
The importance of Aero India taking place in Karnataka, the centre of Indian technological advancement, was also emphasised by the prime minister.
Under its “Make in India” policy, the government has insisted that businesses like Lockheed Martin Corp, Boeing, and Airbus share technology or produce more than just parts in India.
Charge d’Affaires for the United States in India The largest-ever US delegation is being led by Elizabeth Jones to the yearly air show. The stealthy and fast F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter from the US will be unveiled.
There are anticipated to be 251 agreements inked between major Indian and foreign defence corporations, with an estimated investment of Rs 75,000 crore.
A potentially historic agreement to purchase over 500 aircraft from Airbus SE and Boeing Co., valued at more than $100 billion at list prices, is anticipated to be announced by Air India.
