Aero India 2025, Air Show in Bangalore Day 1 Highlights: US and Russian fighter jets share stage for first time at Aero India, Boeing weighs India assembly line, HAL relaunches HJT-36 as Yashas for IAF

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: US Pavilion opens at Aero India 2025, features cutting-edge Aerospace and Defence Technologies

US Embassy in India’s Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K Andrews on Monday inaugurated the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 underscoring the US’ commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India.

Addressing the Aero India 2025 event, he highlighted the dynamic partnership between the countries, underlining its significance as a key element of their bilateral relationship.

“President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have talked about the need to deepen defence trade between our nations. I am happy to report that, from small start-ups to the robust defence public sector undertakings to the expanding private defence sector, bilateral defence trade is deepening” Andrews said as per a statement. – ANI

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Union Minister Sanjay Seth hands over certificates for ASTRA BVR, HTT-40

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday handed over Restricted Military Type Certificates (RMTC) for ASTRA BVR and HTT-40. He also released guidance materials for the life extension of aircraft and systems at the 15th Aero India International Seminar in Bengaluru.

Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat; Former SA to RM & President AeSI Dr G Satheesh Reddy; Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Tejinder Singh; and others were also present during the event.

In a post on X, Seth said, “Today, at the 15th Aero India International Seminar by DRDO & AeSI, I handed over the Restricted Military Type Certificates (RMTC) for ASTRA BVR and HTT-40 and released Guidance Materials for Aircraft Systems’ Life Extension, enhancing India’s aeronautical capabilities.” – ANI

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Rajnath Singh inaugurates India Pavilion at Aero India

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: IAF metal birds leave audience spellbound on inaugural day

The metal birds of the Indian Air Force soared with a thunderous roar in the clear sky marking the beginning of the 15th edition of the biennial Aero India 2025 here on Monday.

The audience were left spellbound as the aircraft performed breathtaking manoeuvres in the midair at the Yelahanka Air Force station. – PTI

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: With nature of warfare changing rapidly, need to adopt and improve solutions constantly: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said as the nature of warfare is changing rapidly, there is a need to adopt and improve solutions constantly, and efforts in defence manufacturing have to focus on creating counter measures for emerging areas.

Also, urging the CEOs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to come forward and utilise the opportunities offered by the expanding Indian defence ecosystem, he said, the opportunities are driven by our policies of ‘Aatmanirbharata’ or ‘self-reliance’ in defence production and facilitated by conducive policy regime.

The Defence Minister said this while addressing the CEOs Roundtable, as part of the 15th edition of Aero India Aero here.

“The essence of this conclave is, how to join hands to make India a leading defence manufacturer and service provider at the global scale. All this has to be viewed in the backdrop of the new technological revolutions such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum technology and others,” Singh said. – PTI

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: India has seen 31 times growth in the export of Defence products in the last 10 years as compared to Financial Year 2013-14: Rajnath Singh

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Aero India 2025 Live Updates: As nature of warfare is changing rapidly, we need to adopt and improve solutions constantly, says Rajnath Singh.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Our efforts on defence manufacturing has to focus on creating counter measures for emerging areas: Rajnath at Aero India CEO roundtable.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Use of drones in recent conflicts indicate future will depend on manned, unmanned and autonomous warfare systems: Rajnath Singh.

Aero India 2025 2025 Live Updates: US-India defence cooperation to remain strong, says US Envoy

Chargé d’Affaires of the U S Embassy in New Delhi, Jorgan K Andrews, on Monday, expressed confidence that defence cooperation will remain a major pillar of the US-India bilateral relationship, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump are set to meet on Thursday.

Speaking at the ceremony after inaugurating the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 here, he emphasised the United States’ commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India.

“Our US-India defence cooperation is off to a great start with the new Trump administration in Washington. Mr Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister of India) attended our inaugural ceremonies for the President,” he said. – PTI

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Boeing signals more orders needed before setting up assembly line in India

Boeing signalled on Monday it would need more orders from India before it considers setting up a final civil aircraft assembly line there, potentially throwing cold water on the government’s hopes of the U.S. planemaker assembling commercial jets in the country.

“The business case in order to have final assembly in any region has to be far larger than what the Indian market is. It requires many more airplanes than are being bought in India today,” Boeing India and South Asia president Salil Gupte told Reuters.

“We’ll have to see how it evolves as the markets in India and around India go. In the meantime, it is all about building stepwise capability to get up to that point,” Gupte said in an interview on the sidelines of the Aero India show in the city of Bengaluru. – Reuters

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Exclusive pictures from Aero India

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: In picture: Dazzling display of aerobatic by Suryakiran

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: In picture: Flypast by Dornier aircraft

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: A short film on #AeroIndia2025—Asia’s biggest airshow returns for its 15th edition!

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Exclusive pictures from Aero India

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: HAL’s upgraded Hindustan Jet Trainer-36 unveiled as ‘Yashas’ – ANI

The flagship jet training aircraft of HAL, Hindustan Jet Trainer, HJT-36, is now renamed as ‘Yashas’ after extensive modifications to resolve departure characteristics and spin resistance throughout the aircraft envelope.

Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (DP) unveiled the new name in the presence of Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL and senior officers at the ongoing Aero India 2025 here on Monday.“The large-scale changes to the baseline intermediate training platform have led to significant upheaval in its capabilities and hence provided an opportunity for a new name to be given in accordance with the aircraft’s continued relevance as a training system for modern military aviation. In light of this, HJT-36 is named Yashas,” said Dr Sunil.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: AVNL’s stall displays the BLT (Bridge Laying Tank), the advanced Kavach Mod-II (Naval Decoy System), and the BMP-II Sarath, among other products.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: IAF LCA Tejas Mark 1A performs ‘daredevil’ manoeuvres in the sky

Aero India 2025: IAF LCA Tejas Mark 1A performs ‘daredevil’ manoeuvres in the sky

Indian Air Force showcases LCA Tejas Mark 1A with Air Chief Marshal Singh and Army Chief Dwivedi in the cockpit.

Aero India Show 2025 Live Updates: Over 150 foreign cos participating

More than 150 foreign companies are participating in the event that runs through Friday, while defence ministers or representatives from about 30 countries were expected to arrive, according to India’s defence ministry.

Aero India Show 2025 Live Updates : Surya Kiran manoeuvres

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Lockheed Martin F35 of the US and Russia’s Sukhoi-SU-57 in the same show

The interesting aspect of this event is that the US combat aircraft Lockheed Martin F35 and Russia’s Sukhoi-SU-57 are taking part in the Aero India show together. “For the first time in history, Aero India 2025 will witness the participation of two of the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft – the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 Lightning II,” a government statement said. 

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Surya Kiran formation

Aero India Live Updates: Surya Kiran impresses

Aero India Live Updates: Light Utility Helicopters of HAL

The HAL’s Light Utility Helicopters too impressed the visitors with their aerobatics. These helicopters have been quite helpful for the defence forces deployed in high-altitude locations

Aero India Live Updates: Sura Kiran steals the show

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) displayed various formations. 

Using the BAE Systems Hawk Mk 132 aircraft, the team flew nine aircraft in close formation. 

The SKAT drew a tri-colour and a heart pierced by the cupid’s arrow.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Shakti formation by women pilots

The Shakti formation by the women pilots who flew Rafale, demonstrated the increasing role of women in the Indian Air Force.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Tejas formation

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh took part in the first sortie of the event with the Tejas formation. He flew in the combat aircraft Tejas, indigenously developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: IAF metal birds leave audience spellbound

The metal birds of the Indian Air Force soared with a thunderous roar in the clean sky marking the beginning of the 15th edition of the biennial Aero India 2025 here on Monday.

The audience were left spellbound as the aircraft performed breathtaking manoeuvres in the midair at the Yelahanka Air Force station.

The five-day event is considered one of the biggest such shows in Asia where several countries and firms take part and showcase their products and prowess in the aerospace sector.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Give incentives for Karnataka: D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar appealed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to consider and give incentives to manufacturers of aircraft and helicopters to set up their manufacturing facilities in the state and the country.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the 15th edition of Aero India event here.

“Karnataka plays a crucial role in India’s aerospace sector, contributing 67 per cent of the country’s aircraft and helicopter manufacturing for defence services and 65 per cent of India’s aerospace-related exports,” Shivakumar said.

He said that despite these impressive figures, there is a significant gap in the industry.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM AVSM NM, Chief of Naval Staff (India), being welcomed and shown around the BEL stall at Aero India 2025 by the top Management of BEL.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Rajnath Singh kicks off Aero India 2025, highlights India’s defence growth

The skies over Bengaluru thundered with the roar of fighter jets as Aero India 2025, India’s premier air show soared into action, showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology and global defence innovation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the biennial event, calling it a convergence of critical and frontier technologies.

He emphasised that Aero India serves as a key platform for global collaboration, strengthening ties among like-minded nations through mutual respect, shared interests, and collective progress in an increasingly uncertain world.

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Aero India 2025 Live Updates: ‘Vayu Aerospace Review’ posts stunning pictures from the Air Show on X.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Independent photographers share pictures of the Air show.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Russian made fighter plane Sukhoi Su-57 is part of the Aero India air show, posts Russian Embassy in X.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: DRDO to display 5th gen AMCA model at Aero India

For the first time full scale model of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a twin-engine 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft conceptualised and designed by DRDO’ Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), will be displayed at five-day long Aero India show.

The aircraft is likely to be inducted into Indian Air Force by 2035 after completion of trials.

DRDO to display 5th gen AMCA model at Aero India

DRDO unveils full scale model of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) at Aero India, showcasing cutting-edge 5th generation fighter technology.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Air Show

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Indian Navy advances toward a Builder’s Navy, releases vision document at Aero India 2025

The Indian Navy plans to launch vision document, ‘Aatmanirbhar Indian Naval Aviation: Technological Roadmap 2047,’ at Aero India 2025.

Presently, with over 60 warships are under construction in Indian shipyards, the Indian Navy has transitioned from a Buyer’s Navy to a Builder’s Navy.

As part of the static display, the Indian Navy will exhibit MiG 29K 4th generation carrier-borne fighter aircraft, Kamov 31 Airborne Early Warning helicopter, Seaking 42B and MH 60 R Anti-Submarine and Anti-Ship helicopters.

Indian Navy advances toward a Builder’s Navy, releases vision document at Aero India 2025

Indian Navy showcases technological advancements and future requirements at Aero India 2025, transitioning to a Builder’s Navy.

Watch | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attends Aero India 2025

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: US set to participate in Aero India 2025 with advanced defense technology display

The United States is set to participate in Aero India 2025, marking its 15th appearance in the biennial airshow in Yelahanka with more than two dozen American exhibitors showcasing U.S.-made defense equipment and technology, including advanced aircraft such as the F-16, F-35, KC-135 Stratotanker, and B-1 bomber.

Leading the US delegation Jorgan Andrews, U.S. Embassy New Delhi Chargé d’Affaires will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.

US set to participate in Aero India 2025 with advanced defense technology display

The United States showcases advanced defense equipment at Aero India 2025, highlighting growing strategic partnership with India.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: BEL to exhibit its latest offerings for armed forces in Aero India 2025

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is set to showcase its latest defense technologies at Aero India 2025, featuring advancements in communication equipment, shipborne systems, electro-optic devices, airborne electronic warfare, and avionics.

BEL will display variants of Software Defined Radio, Radio on the Move, and High Capacity Radio Relay as part of its communication systems portfolio.

BEL to exhibit its latest offerings for armed forces in Aero India 2025

BEL to showcase latest defense technologies at Aero India 2025, including communication equipment, electro-optic devices, and avionics advancements.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Asia’s biggest air show & defence exhibition begins in Bengaluru.

Aero India 2025 Live Updates: Aero India 2025 kicks off in Bengaluru.