News: Aero India 2025 is Asia’s largest airshow, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 14, 2025, in Bengaluru, India.
About Aero India 2025
- This will be the 15th edition of the biennial event, showcasing advancements in aviation, aerospace, and defence technology.
- The event provides a platform for global defence manufacturers, government representatives, and industry experts to collaborate and explore business opportunities.
- The United States will display several advanced military aircraft, including: F-35 Lightning II, KC-135 Stratotanker, B-1 Lancer, F-16 Fighting Falcon and over two dozen American exhibitors will showcase technology in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), avionics, and defence electronics.
- Garuda Aerospace will unveil eight drones for defence and military applications.
- The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific’s ensemble, Final Approach, will perform at Aero India 2025 (Feb 13-14) and at Christ University (Feb 11, 5:00 PM).
Strategic Importance:
- The event serves as a platform for:
- Strengthening India’s defence partnerships with major global players.
- Showcasing India’s “Make in India” defence initiatives.
- Enhancing interoperability between Indian and U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
- It reflects growing bilateral defence trade between India and the U.S., complemented by:
- Increased information sharing.
- Deployment of liaison officers.
- Joint military training exercises.
- Defence enabling agreements.
