Aatmanirbharta in defence, unlike the earlier self-reliance push through PSUs, is focussed on tapping the innovation and capabilities of private enterprise, startups and foreign partners. The defence bureaucracy must implement the reform-minded political leadership’s vision
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A large number of people gathered on the last day of the 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show, Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru's Yalahanka air base on February 17.
At Asia’s biggest military air show in Bengaluru, India unveils its indigenous defence production and export plan; earmarks 75% of this year’s defence capital procurement budget for buying weapons and systems from local manufacturers; makes a beginning on the long road ahead.
The MoU, inked on the sidelines of the ongoing Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and IISc, Bengaluru-headquartered BEL said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13 inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India, the country's largest aerospace and defence exhibition. This event supported the "Made in India" programme and gave the domestic aviation industry a new lease on life. The five-day event highlights India's expanding aerospace and defence capabilities under the theme "The runway to a billion opportunities".
Aero India 2023 highlights: Unmanned aerial vehicle TAPAS (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance) captured the whole air display live from an altitude of 12,000 feet and relayed it live, leaving the spectators wondering who was taking these aerial shots of flying ‘Suryakirans’ and fighter jets.
OSK India Private Ltd (OIPL) has signed an MoU with Aniba Solution (ASPL) which is engaged in the business of design, and development of control systems for marine gas turbine engines for the Indian Navy
As per the agreement, Air India will purchase 250 Airbus planes -- 210 single-aisle A320neos and 40 widebody A350s powered by Rolls-Royce engines.
Nikhil Kamath said that the economy PM Modi has created has allowed people like him, "who came from nowhere", to thrive.
Aero-India 2023 News Highlights: GE Marine and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the expansion of HAL's manufacturing capabilities to include assembly, inspection, and testing of the LM500 marine gas turbine according to a report by Asianet Newsable
Sources said PM Modi told the actors that the film industries of the southern states have given a great boost to India's culture and identity through their work.
Nithin Kamath, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said he has now a new fitness goal - he wants to “operate at his intensity” when he is 72.
Aero India 2023: India's biggest aerospace event will taken place over five days at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, witnessing participation from over 800 exhibitors.
"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.
''There was a time when it was considered just a show. In past few years, the nation has changed this perception. Today, it's not just a show but also India's strength,'' said PM Modi at Aero India
Aero India: Over 800 exhibitors will participate in India's biggest aerospace event at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. Check what else is in store for visitors.
Aero India 2023 Highlights: Wonderful interaction with the Defence Minister of Nepal, Hari Prasad Uprety on the sidelines of Aero India Show in Bengaluru. We look forward to continued cooperation to further deepen our close partnership and shared interests says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Officials said 809 defence companies and delegates from 98 countries are participating at Aero-India, billed as Asia's biggest aerospace exhibition.