The 14th edition of Asia’s largest aero show –Aero India 2023– was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on Monday.

• During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Modi showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector, and said it will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters of military hardware globally.
• During the ceremony, a plethora of aircraft of the Indian Air Force displayed their aerial prowess in an air show at the event. 
• 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 sector