Aero India 2023: Asia’s Largest Aviation Show Kicks off in Bengaluru - In Pics

PM Modi kicked off the 14th edition of India's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India, in Bengaluru on Monday, Feb 13, 2023. The event aims to promote the export of indigenous air platforms like Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, HTT-40, Dornier Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)  (Image Credit: ANI)

The Defence Ministers of 32 countries, Air Chiefs of 29 countries and 73 CEOs of global and Indian OEMs are expected to attend the event. Eight hundred and nine (809) defence companies, including MSMEs and start-ups, will showcase the advancement in niche technologies and the growth in the aerospace and defence sectors. PM Modi also released commemorative stamps at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (Image Credit: PTI)

Around 250 business-to-business agreements are expected to be firmed up at Aero India which is estimated to unlock investment to the tune of around Rs 75,000 crore. (Image Credit: PTI) 

The five-day event will focus on displaying indigenous equipment/technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies. (Image Credit: PTI) 

The PM said 'Aero India' reflects India's new strength and aspirations. Today, our successes is proof of India's potential, the PM said. (Image Credit: PTI)

A plethora of aircraft of the Indian Air Force displayed their aerial prowess in an air show at the event. (Image Credit: PTI)

The theme of Aero India is "The runway to a billion opportunities" and is aimed at projecting India's growth and capabilities in the defence and aerospace sectors. (Image Credit: PTI)

The focus of the event is to showcase indigenous equipment and technologies and forge partnerships with foreign companies, in line with 'Make in India. (Image Credit: PTI)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Aero India will act as a catalyst for further growth of the aerospace sector in India. (Image Credit: PTI)

The major exhibitors at Aero India include Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Israel Aerospace Industry, BrahMos Aerospace, Army Aviation, HC Robotics, SAAB, Safran, Rolls Royce, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Forge Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and BEML Limited. (Image Credit: PTI)