Highlighting the economic prospects of self-reliance in defence including aerospace and avionics, Gen Chauhan asserted that the defence industrial sector has a large potential to achieve the country’s economic goals.
The 255 bedded Covid Care Hospital handed over to the state authorities by HAL is now open for patients.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also travel to Paris next month to receive the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets.
After the inaugural speech of Defence Minister and other officials, the air show started followed by the air display showcasing the first VIC formation of three Mi-17 helicopters carrying the national flag, IAF and Aero India ensigns along.
"It was necessary to purchase these 36 aircraft as the capabilities of the Indian Air force were depleting. If we keep pulling each other's legs, we will cause a major loss to the defence of the nation," he said.
Launching an attack on the Gandhi family Javadekar said, "Those who are involved in corruption are charging others of corruption. The mother and the son (Sonia and Rahul Gandhi) are on bail in a corruption case. All this tells the story and points finger at one family.
HAL recruitment 2018: The candidates should visit the official website for hal-india.co.in for applying for the above posts.
HAL recruitment 2018: The notification is for the posts of Trade Apprentice on the official website, hal-india.co.in.The recruitment drive is to fill 121 vacancies.
The 12th edition of the 5-day biennial air show will be held at IAF's Yelahanka base on the city's northern outskirts as before.
The road transport and highways minister alleged that the Opposition was trying to create confusion about the deal.
