Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Asia’s biggest Aero India show in Bengaluru

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate Asia’s biggest Aero India show in Bengaluru today.

The five-day event with the theme of Runway to a billion Opportunities will showcase India’s defence capabilities and indigenous innovations. Indian MSMEs and Start ups have an opportunity to forge Joint ventures or collaborations with the global manufacturers and provide a resilient supply chain.

Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Make for the World vision and the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 forms the foundation of Aero India show set to begin a short while from now in the



Yelahanka Air Force base here. Spread over 42000 square meter, the mega show has 900 exhibitors.

Defence ministers or their representatives are coming from 30 countries to be part of the Defence Ministers Conclave. Air Chiefs and Defence Secretaries are coming from 43 countries. Indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter Prachand, Advanced Light Helicopter and C 295 transport aircraft produced in India are on display. ADA has exhibited a newly designed prototype of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft with fifth generation technology.