The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, will be held from February 10-14 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. With the theme ‘The Runway to a Billion Opportunities’, the event aims to create a unique platform for collaboration between Indian and international firms, accelerating the indigenisation of defence and aerospace technologies while exploring new avenues for global partnerships.
The first three days of the event will be dedicated to business engagements, where industry leaders, defence officials, and OEMs will converge for strategic discussions, bilateral meetings, and high-level conferences. The event will open to the public on February 13th and 14th, offering an opportunity to witness air displays and explore a wide range of static exhibitions featuring military platforms and aerospace technologies.
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The event would also host Defence Ministers’ Conclave. Themed ‘BRIDGE – Building Resilience through International Defence and Global Engagement’, it will serve as a platform for fostering closer collaboration and understanding among nations, particularly in the context of the dynamic geopolitical landscape.
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It will also feature CEOs’ Round-Table, a significant platform for global and Indian aerospace industry leaders to explore opportunities for manufacturing partnerships in India, focusing on Make-in-India initiatives.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence stated that India’s commitment to Make-in-India will be evident at the India Pavilion, which will showcase the country’s growing indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. The pavilion will feature state-of-the-art technologies and products developed by Indian companies, including future prospects for global markets.
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