Asia’s biggest air show off to flying start in Bangalore

Mangalore Today News Network

Bangalore, Feb 6, 2013: Kicking off Asia’s biggest aerospace exposition here, Defence Minister A K Antony today said the focus of the country is achieving self reliance in the defence sector.

Aero India 2013 showcases the latest international technology in military and civil aircraft, avionics and sub-systems, as well as radars in the defence and aerospace sectors.

"Self reliance in defence area is our focus area," said Antony in his inaugural address at the biennial event at Yelahanka Airbase here.

"We want to create a strong defence industrial base in the country," he said at the event witnessed by a galaxy of officials, industry delegates, exhibitors and representatives from India and abroad.
He stated that India has put in place a road-map in the form of defence production policy and is encouraging the country’s public and private sector industries to become active partners in such endeavours.

"There are big opportunities for major international aerospace companies to enter into new alliances and forge partnerships with Indian industry and set up bases in India", Antony said.

Courtesy: DHNS