Ashish Ranjan
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the largest air show in Asia, Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru. The fourteenth edition of the event will showcase indigenous equipment and technology in an effort to develop ties with international businesses.
Here are 10 highlights of Aero India 2023:
1.The five-day exhibition, entitled ‘The runway to a billion opportunities,’ will highlight India’s advancements in aerospace and defence.
2.Aerobatics and a huge exposition and trade fair were included on the first day of Aero India 2023.
Aero India 2023 is attended by around 809 enterprises from 98 countries.
3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated at the event’s opening that Aero India represents India’s new power and aspirations.
4.”India’s achievements demonstrate its capabilities and potential, and the screaming Tejas aircraft is evidence of the success of ‘Make in India’. The new India of the twenty-first century will take advantage of every opportunity and leave no stone unturned in its efforts. We are preparing, “PM Modi stated in his speech.
5.The Prime Minister further emphasised the significance of Aero India taking place in Karnataka, the technical epicentre of India.
Aero India 2023 showcased the strides India is making in defence and aerospace. It has brought together people from various countries who are showcasing their innovations. pic.twitter.com/EFL35j9LwL
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2023
6.Under its “Make in India” strategy, the government has demanded that Lockheed Martin Corp, Boeing, and Airbus share technology or produce more than just parts in the country.
7.Charge d’Affaires Ambassador of the United States to India Elizabeth Jones is leading the largest delegation ever sent by the United States to the biennial air show. The United States will present its fighters of the fifth generation, the stealthy and hypersonic F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter.
8.Numerous Indian and foreign defence corporations are anticipated to sign 251 contracts involving investments totaling 75,000 crore.
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9.Air India is anticipated to announce a potentially record-setting deal to purchase roughly 500 jets from Airbus SE and Boeing Co, with list costs exceeding $100 billion.
10.The Indian-made Tejas aircraft and the INS Vikrant are instances of India’s potential, said PM.
