"Strengthening domestic defence manufacturing is going to be a major growth pillar for the Indian economy. We are speeding up to become the third-largest economy in the world. In order to facilitate the transition from a developing country to a developed country by 2047, the government has t
"We have taken numerous initiatives over the last few years, under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing," Singh added.
Rajnath Singh exuded confidence that Aero India 2025 will showcase the country's industrial capability and technological advancements to the world, while further strengthening symbiotic relations with friendly countries. Lasting peace can only be achieved if nations become stronger together
Highlighting the importance of Aero India and emphasizing the need to become militarily stronger, the Defence Minister stated that peace can never be achieved in a "weak state" of security, adding that the country would be able to work for a better world order only by becoming stronger.
Ahead of Aero India 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji Pio Tikoduadua and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday.
This unprecedented flight not only marks a personal milestone for the two Chiefs, who are course mates, but also underscores the growing synergy and integration between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
He said that India was not merely designing or developing major equipment in the country, but has also been able to develop a supply chain for the same.
After arriving at HAL Airport, Singh visited the state-of-the-art Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK1A production facility of HAL. The Tejas Mk1A is an advanced version of the LCA Mk1, enhanced to improve combat efficiency.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the event, while Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot will flag it off. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will preside over the inaugural session on February 11 at 4 PM. Additionally, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will laun