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The 15th edition of Aero India show was inaugurated on Monday the 10th of February 2025 in Bengaluru.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who formally inaugurated AeroIndia 2025 at the IAF Station Yelahanka is widely considered as the largest air show of its kind in Asia u3rged the global defence community to move beyond transactional buyer-seller relationships and embrace deeper industrial collaborations in research, development, and production.

“Often, we interact as buyers and sellers, where our relationships remain at a transactional level. However, we must elevate our partnerships beyond mere buyer-seller engagements to the level of industrial collaboration. We should focus on research and development as well as production collaborations. We already have many successful examples of co-production and co-development with like-minded nations,” he said.

Rajnath while the addressing the inaugural session of Aero India 2025 underscored India’s commitment to becoming a global hub for defence manufacturing and technological advancement.

The Defence Minister highlighted the event’s theme, “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”, as a reflection of India’s vast potential in the aerospace and defence sectors. He welcomed international delegations, stressing that India’s defence industrial sector is now among the top five globally, playing a pivotal role in economic growth.

The biennial Aero India exhibition, which brings together government officials, defence industry leaders, startups, and Air Force officers from across the world, serves as a major platform to showcase India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Rajnath noted that the event not only demonstrates India’s industrial capabilities but also strengthens strategic partnerships globally.

With a strong push for indigenous defence production under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, India is looking to expand its global footprint in the defence sector.

As Aero India 2025 unfolds, all eyes are on new deals and collaborations that could shape the future of India’s defence industry.

The 15th edition of the premier air show, featuring leading global defence firms, aerospace companies, and military delegations, is expected to witness major announcements and partnerships aimed at bolstering India’s self-reliance in the sector.

The event comes at a time when India is accelerating indigenous defence production under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, with a focus on enhancing exports and reducing dependency on imports.

Rajnath reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the armed forces with advanced indigenous technology and fostering strategic collaborations with global partners.

The first three days the AeroIndia 2025 are dedicated business days while 13th and 14th are public days.