One of the highlights at IAI pavilion has been the 400-km range Air LORA, the air launched ballistic missile (ALBM). The missile, which was introduced last year, is on offer to India.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd carried out an engine ground run of a full-scale demonstrator in January. A prototype of CATS is on display at the ongoing Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
Thales UK and Bharat Dynamics Limited also inked contract to deliver Laser Beam Riding MANPADs, with initial supply of High Velocity Missiles and launchers to be delivered this year.
While both India and France are set to discuss multiple key projects at Aero India 2025, including modular small nuclear reactors, defence will be a key focus area.
More than 10 major Russian defence companies are participating in Aero India and showcasing advanced Russian airplanes, helicopters, engines and air defence systems.
The new name was unveiled by Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar on Day 1 of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. The HAL flagship project was developed by Aircraft Research & Design Centre.
Singh said Indian defence industrial sector, which was earlier not viewed as component of national economy, is now fully integrated with overall economy.
While export values have increased, India’s share in the global dairy trade has remained largely stagnant, despite being the world’s largest milk producer.
Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.
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