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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Aero India 2023
The emphasis on Atmanirbharta in the Indian Defence sector will be displayed throughout as the event showcases the country’s progress in Defence Manufacturing
AYUSHEE CHAUDHARY
When the country moves forward with new thinking, new approach, then its systems also start changing according to the new thinking”, said the Prime Minister while inaugurating the 14th edition of the biennial airshow, Aero India 2023. He highlighted the event to be a reflection of the changing approach of New India. He stated that Aero India is no longer ‘just a show’ and a window to ‘sell to India’, rather today, Aero
India is India’s strength that showcases the scope of the defence industry and the self-confidence of India.
“The new India of the 21st century will neither miss any opportunity nor will it lack any effort”, the Prime Minister said as he noted the revolution brought in various sectors with the help of reforms.
Underlining the ambitions of India’s self reliant defence hub, he underlined that the nation which used to be the largest defence exporter for decades has now started exporting defence equipment to 75 countries in the world.