Starting February 13, the 14th Aero India will see a scale model of the Next Gen Supersonic Trainer and a special “Atmanirbhar” formation fly of 15 helicopters by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Along with them, HAL will also have the Indian lead in fighter trainer-42, LCA, twin-seater variant, Hawk-I and HTT-40 aircraft. In addition, there will be several manufacturers showcasing aircraft like Sukhoi fifth generation fighter jets, Boeing f/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet and others.
DRDO Aero India will participate in AMCA, LCA Tejas Mk2, TEDBF, ARCHER, TAPAS UAV, and Autonomous Stealth Wing Flying Test Bed Show in 2023. Adding to this, the organization will also have on display airborne surveillance systems like NETRA, MMMA aircraft and others.
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On Twitter, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) tweeted, “Hindustan Aeronautics Limited displays a unique ‘self-sustaining’ formation flight of 15 helicopters and a scale model of Next Gen Supersonic Trainer (Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer-42) at Aero India 2023.” LCA twin-seater variant, Hawk-I and HTT-40 aircraft.”
Earlier on February 6, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the new helicopter factory of HAL at Gubbi (Tumakuru). The PM also appreciated HAL’s efforts to strengthen ‘self-reliance’ in the defense sector by building India’s largest helicopter factory.
The five-day Aero India 2023, India’s foremost defense exhibition will take place from February 13 to 17 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, planned for a rich experience of indigenous defense technologies and systems.
According to the government official, Aero India will provide a unique opportunity for exchange of information, ideas and new developments in the aviation industry. Apart from giving a boost to the domestic aviation industry, it will further the cause of Make in India. The biennial event brings together key people from the aviation industry along with business, defense and government sectors to strike deals and explore areas of collaboration. Between pavilions where businesses showcase their products.
IAI boasts of its many aerial drones, a mini communications satellite, a supersonic, long-range air-ground attack rocket, and an electronic warfare system designed to detect and intercept ground and air threats, among other items Will display Earlier Aero India 2021 saw participation from over 55 countries and over 540 exhibitors.
(With ANI inputs)