PM Narendra Modi inaugurates biennial airshow and aerospace exhibition Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru

PMO India Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government's target is to take defence exports to 5 billion dollars by 2024-25.

He said India will soon be the world’s largest defence manufacturing base.

Addressing the inaugural function of Aero India 2023 in Karnataka's Bengaluru, Mr Modi said the nation is touching new heights today and Aero India 2023 is a prime example of this.

He said the theme of Aero India - The Runway to a Billion Opportunities - reflects the rise of the country in different spheres.

Mr Modi said Aero India reflects New India and the clear Bengaluru sky is witnessing this emergence of a New India. 

PM Modi appealed to the youth of Karnataka to make the country strong in the defence sector. 

He praised them for their vast expertise in the field of technology. 

Addressing the gathering, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that under Prime Minister's able leadership, India is emerging as a leader in every sphere. 

He said Aero India has provided a new strength to the defence sector.