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Showcasing India’s Aerospace and Defence Might I N S I D E | | From advanced fighter jets to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), Aero India 2025 will showcase India’s ability to compete on a global scale while fostering innovation and industrial growth
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SANJEEV KUMAR, SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION 4 TECHNOLOGY INFUSION INTO THE IAF — By Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari (Retd) 6 INTERVIEW: SALIL GUPTE, PRESIDENT, BOEING INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA
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INTERVIEW: MARTIN WILLIAMSON, REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR, APAC, COLLINS AEROSPACE 10 INTERVIEW: MANOJ JAIN, CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BEL
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A GLOBAL TRAILBLAZER AND VISIONARY 14 DEFENCE BUDGET 2025-26
DEFENCE MINISTER RAJNATH SINGH ADDRESSING THE AERO INDIA 2025 AMBASSADORS’ ROUND-TABLE, IN NEW DELHI ON JANUARY 10, 2025
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s the aerospace and defence industry gears up for India’s most significant aviation events, Aero India 2025 is set to take flight from February 10 to 14, 2025, at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, this biennial event will bring together leading aerospace manufacturers, military officials, investors, startups, and policymakers to showcase technological advancements and explore new partnerships. Over the years, Aero India has cemented its position as a premier global aviation event, featuring cutting-edge aircraft, defence technologies, and aerospace innovations. With exhibitors from around the world, the event serves as a critical platform for business collaborations, technology transfers, and knowledge exchange. The first three days will be reserved for business engagements,
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allowing B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2G (Businessto-Government) meetings, while the final two days will be open to the public, offering breathtaking aerial displays by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and global aerobatic teams. AERO INDIA 2025: WHAT TO EXPECT? Aero India 2023, continuing a legacy of excellence, saw over seven lakh visitors making it one of the most attended aviation events globally. With over 800 exhibitors, 50+ aircraft on display and 250+ MoUs and partnerships valued at over `75,000 crore, boosting investments in the defence and aerospace sector, the 14th edition of Aero India had set new benchmarks. Now, building on the success of previous editions, Aero India 2025 is expected to be bigger, better, and more influential. The event will attract a global audience of aerospace manufacturers, investors, military leaders, and government representatives, offering an unmatched opportunity for networking, business expansion, and policy discussions. WWW.SPSSHOWNEWS.COM