AERO INDIA 2023, THE LARGEST EVENT OF ITS KIND IN INDIA, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13. According to the statistics shared by the Ministry of Defence, the event showcased India’s growth in aerospace and defence capabilities, attracting 98 countries, 32 Defence Ministers, 29 Air Chiefs, and 73 CEOs of various Indian and international defence manufacturers, as well as MSMEs and startups. Exhibitors included Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce, BrahMos Aerospace, and more. The focus of the event was on displaying indigenous equipment/technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies, in line with the ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision. The show promoted the export of indigenous air platforms and showcased breathtaking air shows.
“When the country moves forward with new thinking, new approach, then its systems also start changing according to the new thinking”, said the Prime Minister while inaugurating Aero India 2023. He highlighted the event to be a reflection of the changing approach of New India. He stated that Aero India is no longer ‘just a show’ and a window to ‘sell to India’, rather today, Aero India is India’s strength that showcases the scope of the defence industry and the self-confidence of India.
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