Rajnath kicks off Aero India, projects India as major defence power

The inauguration was followed by a carefully choreographed fly-past by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, including by the Suryakiran and Sarang aerobatics teams

Inaugurating the Aero India 2021 air show in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed the promise of a powerful India that was gearing itself to project power and influence across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
 

“India has a vast coastline, but our interests also lie beyond our shores. It includes our people who reside and work across continents, especially in the IOR. It is our bounden duty to remain capable and willing to assist them in times of natural calamities and security challenges.”
 

The inauguration was followed by a carefully choreographed fly-past by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft,