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Aero India is India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition where global aero vendors and the Indian Air Force (IAF) thrill the spectators with back-to-back aerobatic flying displays. Global industry chiefs, with their latest products, try to catch the eye of Indian policy makers. Thousands of business visitors and general visitors including foreign decision-makers, industry chiefs, pilots and technicians travel to India and witness the flying displays. It is organised by the defence ministry every alternate year in Bengaluru at Yelahanka Air Force base.

Aero India also enables the industry professionals to gain market insights, announce new developments and offers a unique platform for international aviation firms to showcase their products and strengthen their businesses. The first edition of Aero India was held in 1996, under the then Defence Minister late George Fernandes.
 
The latest, 13th edition of Aero India was organised under the long shadow of Covid-19 in Bengaluru from February 3-5. Around 78 foreign firms took part in the event this time, way less than the last time (around 165 firms participated in 2019). Top global aviation giants including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Dassault and Airbus took part in the event. Due to the travel restrictions worldwide, the usual buzz and foreign visitors were missing, but nevertheless, the IAF took it upon itself to enthrall the public with flying aerobatics.
 
On display was the HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), a combination of manned and unmanned systems that will operate in wartime in tandem, the Tata Group's Rakshak VTOL, a fully autonomous vertical take off and landing UAV and some others. The lone foreign aircraft on show was a US Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bomber, that travelled all the way from an air force base in South Dakota.
 
The latest edition also marked the “hybrid air show”, where virtual seminars were being conducted, even as flying displays were on display for the spectators attending in-person. During the event, The government formally sealed the Rs 48,000 crore deal to buy 83 Tejas light combat aircraft from state-run aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

Latest Updates on Aero India

In the past two weeks, the stock rallied 23 per cent after the state-owned aerospace & defense company said that it has received export order worth $255 million

Updated On: 01 Mar 2023 | 1:13 PM IST

An indigenously-developed jetpack has elicited interest of the defence forces, especially the Indian Army which has called for a demonstration, the device manufacturer said on Friday.

Updated On: 17 Feb 2023 | 3:42 PM IST

The company entered into 10 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with several foreign and Indian companies during Aero India - 2023

Updated On: 16 Feb 2023 | 1:02 PM IST

BFL and global aerospace and technology company, Paramount Group have signed a MoU for the development and production of Composite Rotor Blades, Mission Systems and Stores Management systems.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2023 | 10:35 AM IST

The agreement, announced at the Aero India 2023, includes transfer of intellectual property (IP) for the design and manufacture of the OAS for Indian helicopters and potential future exports

Updated On: 16 Feb 2023 | 12:57 AM IST

Innovation aided by Make in India that prioritised local procurement, says tech firm Zeus Numerix

Updated On: 15 Feb 2023 | 8:45 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Zambian counterpart Ambrosa Lufuma on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru

Updated On: 15 Feb 2023 | 2:25 PM IST

Indian armed forces are all set to test the suit manufactured by this Bengaluru startup which will enable soldiers to fly like birds and carry out missions in March

Updated On: 15 Feb 2023 | 1:56 PM IST

While much has been said about how fighter jets are marvels of engineering, it is imperative to understand what the fifth-generation jets are and how they are the most advanced fighters in the world

Updated On: 15 Feb 2023 | 1:48 PM IST

In the near-term, analysts believe a drop in the defence budget for financial year 2023-24, coupled with premium valuations of related stocks, could weigh on the sentiment

Updated On: 15 Feb 2023 | 9:17 PM IST

The United States Air Force (USAF) has once again sent their B-1B Lancers and an array of other defence machinery to participate in the Aero Show held at Bengaluru, according to an official statement.

Updated On: 14 Feb 2023 | 4:03 PM IST

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Updated On: 14 Feb 2023 | 10:17 PM IST

Life cycle cost of weapons systems must be considered

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 10:25 PM IST

'We are keen to partner India for co-development of combat engine technology in the country. We believe that such a partnership should result in the transfer of both know-how & know-why', says company

Updated On: 14 Feb 2023 | 12:18 AM IST

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Monday said "the man in fancy dress" has claimed credit for Aero India when the truth is that it started in 1996.

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 5:10 PM IST

The five-day aerospace exhibition, considered the largest in Asia, is seeing the participation of over 700 Indian and foreign defence companies

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 11:44 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday stated that Aero India Show 2023 has given a strength to the Indian defence sector and a new identity to the country in the world.

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 3:38 PM IST

PM Modi on Monday showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector, and said the country will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters.

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 1:44 PM IST

"Now, we are one of the leading states in aerospace and defence. 65 per cent of our capabilities in the country are from Bengaluru," he said

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 1:37 PM IST

The Bengaluru Police on Monday issued prohibitory orders on all flying objects during the Aero India 2023 over security reasons in the city.

Updated On: 13 Feb 2023 | 12:39 PM IST