Aero India 2023: India's Biggest Air Show Begins In Bengaluru With Grand Launch By PM Modi — IN PICS

PM Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of 'Aero India' on Monday which aims to showcase India as an emerging hub for manufacturing military aircraft, helicopters, equipment, and new-age avionics.

Visuals from inauguration ceremony of Aero India 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day 14th edition of Aero India on Monday in Bengaluru. While addressing the people during the inauguration, he said, "The sky of Bengaluru is becoming a witness to the capability of New India. Bengaluru's sky is giving a testimony that the new height is the truth of New India. Today, the nation is touching new heights and even crossing it." (Image Source: PTI)

PM Modi released commemorative stamps during the inaugural ceremony. The theme of Aero India 2023 is “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities' and will witness participation by more than 80 countries along with 800 defence companies including around 100 foreign and 700 Indian companies, as per a statement by the Prime Minister's Office. (Image Source: PTI)

PM Modi presenting the commemorative stamps on stage with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai are also seen. (Image Source: PTI)

PM Modi watched aircrafts showing their might during the ceremony. As per officials cited by PTI, around 250 business-to-business agreements are expected to be firmed up which is estimated to unlock investment to the tune of around Rs 75,000 crore. (Image Source: PTI)

Indian aircrafts flying past the stage. According to PTI, the major exhibitors at the Aero India included Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Israel Aerospace Industry, BrahMos Aerospace, Army Aviation, HC Robotics, SAAB, Safran, Rolls Royce, Larsen and Toubro, Bharat Forge Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and BEML Limited. (Image Source: Twitter | @ANI)

Aero India 2023 will cover design leadership, growth in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, defence space and futuristic technologies. (Image Source: Twitter | @ANI)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the ceremony said, "Aero India is showcase of aerospace that has 2 important characteristics - height & speed. These 2 qualities define the working & personality of the PM. Height of integrity and commitment for India, speed of decision making & delivering results." (Image Source: Twitter | @ANI)