Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that Aero India embodies the philosophy of the “New India” and its growing potential at the Aero India 2023 conference on Monday.
In his address on the inaugural day of the grand air show in Bengaluru, PM Modi 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 heights is the truth of a New India. Today, the nation is touching new heights and even surpassing them,” he added.
He claimed that the attendance of almost 100 countries at the event demonstrates the world’s growing confidence in India.
“Aero India is an example of the expanding capabilities of India. The presence of around 100 nations here shows that the trust of the world in India has increased. More than 700 exhibitors from India and the world are participating. It has broken all the past records,” he said.
The prime minister added that in the past, people used to view Aero India as nothing more than a show, but attitudes have changed recently.
“Aero India reflects the new approach of a New India. There was a time when it was considered just a show. In the past few years, the nation has changed this perception. Today, it’s not just a show but also a showcase of India’s growing strength. It also focuses on the scope of the Indian defence industry and our self-confidence. Today, India is not just a market but also a potential defence partner,” he added.
PM Modi also urged young people to use their technological expertise to advance the nation’s defence industry.
“I urge the youth to use their expertise in the field of technology, use it for empowering the country’s defence sector and open new innovations. Today, the world sees India not just as a defence market but also as a potential defence partner,” PM Modi added.
MSMEs and start-ups are among the Indian businesses taking part in the exhibition which will highlight the nation’s expanding aerospace and defence capabilities as well as the development of specialised technology.
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 are among the major exhibitors at Aero India 2023.