The IAF, which is ahead of the army and navy in buying futuristic SDR equipment, has chosen to equip its aircraft with SDR developed by Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
The concept, which has multiple components, was presented by HAL to the IAF at the end of 2019
With this digitisation providing the IAF with a firm grip on its inventories, it has begun reducing reliance on foreign OEMs by launching a major programme of indigenising spares
The inauguration was followed by a carefully choreographed fly-past by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, including by the Suryakiran and Sarang aerobatics teams
The India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 takes off on Wednesday amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push
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This time there will be just three countries participating in flying displays: India, Ukraine and the US
A negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test report (dated January 31, 9 am or later) is a must to attend the three-day event, where each day only 3,000 visitors will be allowed
According to organisers, the 2021 edition will be held on an indigenously developed virtual exhibition platform on a hybrid model
The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that the 13th Aero India would help India rank among the top five countries of the world in defence and aerospace industries
Defence ministry has taken an in-principle decision to host the next edition of Aero India in its traditional venue of Bengaluru from February 3-5 next year notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic
A blanket of thick black smoke engulfed the area causing panic among locals and those visiting Aero India on its fourth day
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Since its inception in 1996, Bengaluru has been hosting the event
It is for the first time since its inception in 1996 that the Aero Show is being held out of its home venue in Bengaluru