The government on Wednesday formally sealed a ₹ 48,000-crore deal -- the "biggest Make In India defence contract" -- with state-run aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at the Aero India show in Bengaluru. The contract for 83 indigenous fighter jets LCA Tejas was signed in presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh who inaugurated the 13th edition of Asia's premier aeronautics and defence exhibition earlier this morning "It is probably the biggest 'Make in India' defence contract till date," Mr Singh said at the three-day show, first of its kind to be held in the Covid era. It will focus on showcasing and augmenting India's indigenous defence sector capabilities from the lens of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India campaigns. Here are some glimpses from the Inaugural day of Aero India 2021-
Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team ‘Sarang’ performs during the inauguration of the 13th edition of Aero India, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru
NETRA Airborne Early warning and Control System(AEW&C) system flanked with Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters in Trishul formation at Ae
HAL's indigenously developed light combat helicopter is the first attack helicopter with aerial combat capabilities
THE ATMANIRBHAR FORMATION- Hindustan Aeronautics-developed aircraft that includes, Improved IJT two HTT40, LCA Tejas, and an advanced Hawk-i .
