The Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, which has hosted the Aero India show since 1996, continues to be the venue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the event. This is the 14th edition of Aero India, globally recognised as a premier aerospace event. As per the Aero India website, a total of 731 exhibitors have registered so far. Of these, 633 are Indian exhibitors. A lot is expected from Aero India, with its theme 'The runway to a billion opportunities'.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has informed the media that he has appealed to foreign diplomats for collaboration with India’s military manufacturing capabilities during the event. The thrust areas could be on drones, as well as focusing on cyber technologies and radars. The event is expected to be a blend of a major trade exhibition of the Aerospace and Defence industries and include spectacular aerial displays by the Indian Air Force and other global participants...