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3 Feb, 8 tweets, 3 min read

Despite the constraints caused by the global pandemic, I am pleased to see such a large number of participants in this year’s event. It is coming from the world’s leading nations in the field of military and aviation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aero India show in Bengaluru

The Aero India 21 will display the vast potential of India, and the multifarious opportunities that our country offers in the field of defence and aerospace sector. It also promises to be the World’s First Ever Hybrid Aero & Defence exhibition: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

In order to maximize the reach & participation, event is being conducted in a hybrid format with a concurrent Virtual Exhibition which will integrate Seminars, B2B interactions etc. It'll be not incorrect to say, that Aero India 21 has truly gone digital & global:Defence Minister

I have been informed that about 540 exhibitors including 80 foreign companies, Defence Ministers, Delegates, Service chiefs & officials from more than 55 nations are participating in this event. It reflects growing optimism of the global community: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

I express my deep sense of gratitude to the Defence Ministers from Maldives, Ukraine, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Comoros and Madagascar who have joined this show in person, and many others who are joining virtually: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aero India show

We've taken steps to strengthen our security apparatus. Domestic manufacturing of bigger &complex defence platforms has now become focus of our policy under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'.We plan to spend 130 Billion Dollar on military modernization in next 7-8 yrs:Defence Minister

The Government of India has enhanced FDI in Defence Sector up to 74% through the Automatic Route and 100% through the Government route, which would act as a catalyst for foreign players to invest in India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru

I am very happy that HAL has got orders for development of 83 new indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – Tejas MK1A from Indian Air Force valued at more than Rs. 48000 Crores, it is probably the biggest 'Make in India' Defence contract till date: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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