The 14th edition of Aero India - Asia’s largest aerospace expo - has begun amidst fanfare at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
National and international aerospace and defence companies are exhibiting their best indigenous aircraft carriers that are sleek in design and aerodynamically superior. Indoor pavilions are sporting their scaled-down versions, while the actual ones are taking to the skies. Fighter jets roar in full throttle as they seemingly disappear into the air. The supersonic speed and velocity of the metal birds is mind-blowing.
“Globally, 75 countries are using India’s defence capabilities. Our country’s arms exports have grown to $1.5bn during FY 2021-22. The Aero India show has broken past records. The participation of over 700 global and domestic exhibitors proves that our defence technology is scalable and cost effective,” said prime minister Narendra Modi, inaugurating the event. The inaugural speech was also telecast on...