Aero India, India’s three-day-long 13th premier exhibition, began on Wednesday at Yelahanka Air Force Station situated in Bangalore. The first-of-its-kind hybrid air show called global defence and aerospace companies to establish manufacturing units in the country, offering numerous initiatives undertaken by the government in the sector. Over 600 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, including 80 Foreign companies, are showcasing their defence manufacturing prowess at Aero India 2021 exhibition. The event is witnessing people attending it in person as well as virtually since visitors from many countries can’t make it due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Brahmos missile displayed at a stall during the second day of the 13th edition of Aero India 2021, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
Visitors look at a model of an LCA during the second day of the 13th edition of Aero India 2021, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
A model of the Rafale fighter jet displayed at a stall during the second day of the 13th edition of Aero India 2021, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
Cats Warrior, a full-scale model of India’s first-ever semi-stealth drone built as part of an indigenous programme called Combat Air Teaming System (CATS). (Photo Credit: PTI)
 India Air Force’s aerobatic team ‘Suryakiran’ performs during the second day of the Aero India 2021 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
 Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team ‘Sarang’ performs during the inauguration of the 13th edition of Aero India, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
Indian Air Force’s Rafale aircraft fly in a formation over Yelahanka airbase during the inauguration of the 13th edition of Aero India, in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
 IAF’s Tejas aircraft flies past Yelahanka airbase during the inauguration of the 13th edition of Aero India, in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
 Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team ‘Sarang’ flies past Yelahanka airbase during the inauguration of the 13th edition of Aero India, in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)
 India Air Force’s aerobatic team ‘Suryakiran’ performs during the second day of the Aero India 2021 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Photo Credit: PTI)