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Return of B-1B Lancer Bombers at Aero India shows strong bilateral ties: US

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.

Rolls-Royce offers engine co-creation for medium fighter

'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

India aims to triple defence exports to $5 bn, sell fighter jets, choppers

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set out ambitions to more than triple annual defence exports to $5 billion over the next two years, as arms firms flocked to a major air show for a slice

Moving towards Aatmanirbharta

Life cycle cost of weapons systems must be considered

Cong takes dig at PM Modi, claims Aero India event started in 1996

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 and is held in Bengaluru because of the presence of organisations there tracing their origins to the Nehruvian era. The opposition party's attack came after Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on Twitter, "The man in fancy dress claims credit for Aero India, the show held in Bengaluru. The truth is it started way back in 1996 and gained in strength over the years." "It's held in Bengaluru simply because of the presence of organisations there tracing their origins to the Nehruvian era," Ramesh said. After inaugurating the 14th edition of Aero India, Modi, who was wearing a hat along with kurta-pyjama and 'sadri' jacket, said India has ...

Aero India 2023 gives India strength, new identity in the world: Rajnath

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.

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Aero India 2023: India rejuvenated defence mfg sector in 8-9 yrs, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra 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 of military hardware globally backed by favourable economic policies. After inaugurating the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru, he said India has rejuvenated its defence production sector in the last eight-nine years and is looking at increasing the export of military hardware from USD 1.5 billion (one billion=Rs 100 crore) to USD five billion by 2024-25. "The new India of the 21st century will neither miss any opportunity nor will it lack any effort. We are gearing up. We are bringing revolution in every sector on the path of reforms, Modi said. The country, which was the biggest defence importer for decades, is now exporting defence equipment to 75 countries of the world, he said. Modi said India's defence

Aero India 2023: Karnataka to add to strength of defence, says Bommai

"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

Flying objects, drones banned in Bengaluru amid Aero India 2023: Officials

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

PM Modi inaugurates five-day event Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show -- Aero India 2023 - in Bengaluru

Aero India set to take off today, dazzling aerial displays on the cards

The 14th edition of India's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India, takes off here on Monday with inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi bolstering the 'Make in India' campaign and giving a fresh impetus to the domestic aviation sector. The five-day event will include aerial displays by aircraft and helicopters along with a large exhibition and trade fair of aerospace and defence companies. As many as 809 exhibitors, including 110 foreign ones, have confirmed their participation at the show at Air Force Station Yelahanka, which is being positioned as a platform for 'Make in India for the world', defence officials said. United States Charg d'Affaires Ambassador to India Elizabeth Jones will lead the largest-ever US delegation to the biennial air show. "As India modernises its defence capabilities, certainly we want to be the partner of choice. We are increasingly focused on mutually beneficial co-production and co-development partnerships," she said. A premier

Aero India 2023: India is our partner of choice, says US envoy Jones

She also said that both countries are strengthening cooperation on critical technologies from space components to semiconductors

Hosting Aero India 2023 matter of pride for State: Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said that hosting the 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show -- Aero India 2023 is a matter of pride for the State

Aero India 2023 to showcase India's growing aerospace capabilities

India's biennial aerospace exhibition Aero-India will begin on Monday with the aim of projecting the country as a key hub for manufacturing of military aircraft, equipment and avionics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the five-day exhibition at the Yalahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Officials said 809 defence companies and delegates from 98 countries are participating at Aero-India, billed as Asia's biggest aerospace exhibition. At a press conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Aero India will act as a catalyst in further growth of the aerospace sector in India and will help in realising the country's aim of becoming self-reliant in defence manufacturing. "I am confident that Bengaluru will emerge as a global hub for the aerospace sector. Our aim is to create a vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem," he said. Singh said this edition of Aero India will be much bigger than all previous editions. To a question, Defence Secretar

PM Modi to inaugurate 14th edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru tomorrow

PM Modi to inaugurate first section of Delhi-Mumbai expressway on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 246-km Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Sunday, with the new stretch set to reduce the travel time from the national capital to Jaipur from five hours to around three and a half hours. Developed at a cost of more than Rs 12,150 crore, this first completed section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will provide a major boost to the economic development of the entire region, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. Modi will launch road development projects worth more than Rs 18,100 crore from Dausa and will visit Karnataka on Monday to inaugurate the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The PMO said Modi's emphasis on the building of excellent road infrastructure as an engine of growth, development and connectivity in "New India" is being realised by the construction of a number of ongoing world class expressways across the country. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will be

Russia to display Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter at Aero India air show

The Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet, the Checkmate light tactical fighter and Orlan-30 drones will be among 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military hardware that will be displayed at the upcoming Aero India 2023 international air show, Russia's state arms seller said on Thursday. The 14th edition of the biennial air show would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 13-17. "Rosoboronexport will feature about 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military hardware, including the Su-57E top-notch fifth-generation multirole fighter and the Checkmate light tactical aircraft," state-run TASS news agency reported, citing a statement from the company. It would also display the Il-76MD-90A (E) military transport plane, the Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling tanker, the Su-35 and Su-30SME fighters and the MiG-35D multirole frontline fighter. In addition, Rosoboronexport will present the Ka-226T light utility ...

Aero India to host event for businesses collaboration in defence sector

"Bandhan", an event aimed at forging and renewing partnerships between business entities for innovative collaboration and strategic transformation of the Defence manufacturing sector in the country will be held on February 15, on the side-lines of Aero India 2023 here. The biennial airshow would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka here from February 13-17. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the event, with Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai and other dignitaries in attendance, an official release said. CEOs of major private defence companies and the CMDs of DPSUs will participate in the event, it said. Stating that it will provide an ideal platform to the DPSUs, private defence companies and foreign vendors to ink business pacts to enhance defence collaboration and cooperation, officials said, it will also strengthen the domestic defence ecosystem and give a major boost to defence manufacturing and exports. Bandhan ceremony is expected to

Aero India 2023: Rajnath to chair aerospace, defence biz CEOs round table

The Defence Ministry will organise a 'CEOs Round Table' on February 13, the inaugural day of Aero India 2023, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, an official statement said