Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 Exhibition Inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate the Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 exhibition at Hindan Air Base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. In addition to the exhibition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will formally induct the C-295 transport aircraft into the Indian Air Force. Key military officials, including IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, will be in attendance for this significant event.

Details of the C-295 Aircraft

  • The Indian Air Force recently received its first C-295 aircraft, marking a significant milestone.
  • This acquisition follows a Rs 21,935-crore deal between New Delhi and Airbus Defence and Space, which was signed two years ago.
  • Airbus is responsible for delivering the initial 16 aircraft in a ‘fly-away’ condition from its final assembly line in Seville, with completion expected by 2025.
  • An industrial partnership between Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) in India will oversee the manufacturing and assembly of the subsequent 40 aircraft.

Distinguished Presence

  • IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, along with other top military officials, will join Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in inaugurating the Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 exhibition.

This event not only highlights the Indian Air Force’s modernization efforts but also showcases India’s growing capabilities in the field of defense technology.

Find More Defence News Here

Piyush Shukla

Recent Posts

India’s Role in the 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Conference

The 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Conference, held in Munich, highlighted global efforts to…

58 mins ago

PM-YUVA 3.0 – Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors

The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for…

1 hour ago

Which is the Largest Railway Station of Jharkhand? Know About It

Jharkhand, a state in eastern India, has a well-developed railway network that connects it to…

1 hour ago

NASA’s Revolutionary Missions: SPHEREx and PUNCH Set to Redefine Space Exploration

NASA is preparing to launch two groundbreaking space missions, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of…

1 hour ago

INS Imphal Strengthens India-Mauritius Ties

India is set to enhance its maritime security cooperation with Mauritius through a white shipping…

2 hours ago

Muthoot Microfin Wins Double Gold at SKOCH Awards 2025

Muthoot Microfin, a leading microfinance institution dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, has achieved a significant…

2 hours ago