BENGALURU, Feb 4 (NNN-PTI) – At the 13th edition of the Aero India International Air Show, Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, said, the event, which is being conducted in a hybrid format, with a concurrent virtual exhibition, has truly gone digital and global.
The show, organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is being held at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
Rajnath Singh, revealed that, Aero India will give a boost to the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” scheme, as over 200 agreements are expected to be signed on the last day of the show, on Feb 5 (tomorrow).
“The Organisation, with its vast defence design and development capability, has been working towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and has taken up many policy initiatives to work closely with all stakeholders of the ecosystem. More than thirty DRDO laboratories, connected to aeronautical development, are exhibiting their products and technological achievements in this mega event,” Rajnath Singh, said.
He further said that this event will spark a ”renewed sense of pride” in Indias defence manufacturing sector and take defence cooperation to the next level. “This is the beginning of a new journey. The association of Bengaluru has proved to be most appropriate. Aero India 2021 will lead to India’s defence manufacturing revolution. India is getting great response globally and is being trusted for defence investments.”
Over 540 exhibitors, including 80 foreign companies, Defence Ministers, Delegates, Service chiefs and officials from more than 55 nations are participating in the event.
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers are taking numerous measures to ensure safety. They are digitally providing multimedia-based presentations and product and technology brochures for download from a simple scan of the QR code.
Earlier, the Defence Minister inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) second Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) production line in the city. “We cannot remain dependent on other countries for the defence of our country,” said Rajnath Singh.– NNN-PTI
