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Aero India 2023: 14th edition of India's largest aerospace and defence exhibition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector, and said it will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters of military hardware globally. Modi made the comments in his address after inaugurating the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yalahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bangalore. The five-day exhibition is being participated by over 700 defence companies and delegates from 98 countries, officials said.

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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.
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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.

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United States Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador to India Elizabeth Jones will lead the largest-ever US delegation to the biennial air show.
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United States Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador to India Elizabeth Jones will lead the largest-ever US delegation to the biennial air show.

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The Ministry of Defence is organising a 'CEOs Round Table' on Monday, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The platform, with the theme 'Sky is not the limit: opportunities beyond boundaries', is expected to lay the foundation of a more robust interaction between the industry partners and government with an eye on bolstering the 'Make in India' campaign, officials said.
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The Ministry of Defence is organising a 'CEOs Round Table' on Monday, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The platform, with the theme 'Sky is not the limit: opportunities beyond boundaries', is expected to lay the foundation of a more robust interaction between the industry partners and government with an eye on bolstering the 'Make in India' campaign, officials said.

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Indian Air Force's light utility helicopters during the event. Defence Research and Development Organisation-developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance class unmanned aerial vehicle TAPAS-BH (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance - Beyond Horizon) will make its flying debut at Aero India.
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Indian Air Force's light utility helicopters during the event. Defence Research and Development Organisation-developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance class unmanned aerial vehicle TAPAS-BH (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance - Beyond Horizon) will make its flying debut at Aero India.

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A premier exhibition in the global aviation industry, Aero India is held biennially in a total area of around 35,000 sqm, providing opportunity to the industry to showcase its capabilities, products and services.
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A premier exhibition in the global aviation industry, Aero India is held biennially in a total area of around 35,000 sqm, providing opportunity to the industry to showcase its capabilities, products and services.

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Premier private defence and aerospace manufacturing companies from India such as Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Forge, Dynamitic Technologies, and BrahMos Aerosapce are also likely to be part of the event.
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Premier private defence and aerospace manufacturing companies from India such as Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Forge, Dynamitic Technologies, and BrahMos Aerosapce are also likely to be part of the event.

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Suryakiran aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) performs during the inauguration of Aero India.
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Suryakiran aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) performs during the inauguration of Aero India.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases commemorative stamps during the inauguration of Aero India 2023, at Yelahanka air base. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai are also seen.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases commemorative stamps during the inauguration of Aero India 2023, at Yelahanka air base. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai are also seen.

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Suryakiran aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) performs during the inauguration event.
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Suryakiran aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) performs during the inauguration event.

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Indian Air Force's (IAF) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) performs during the inauguration of Aero India 2023, at Yelahanka air base in Bangalore.
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Indian Air Force's (IAF) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) performs during the inauguration of Aero India 2023, at Yelahanka air base in Bangalore.

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