16th Aero India set for Bengaluru in February 2027

Why in the News

The 16th Aero India will be held in Bengaluru from 8 to 12 February 2027.

Static Context

1. Nature: Aero India is Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, held once every two years.
2. Venue: The event is held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
3. Organiser: The Ministry of Defence organises the exhibition through its Department of Defence Production.
4. Purpose: The show promotes indigenous defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy and draws global original equipment manufacturers and delegations.
5. Last edition: The 15th edition was held in February 2025 at Bengaluru.

Prelims Angle

1. Aero India is held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
2. It is a biennial event.
3. The organising ministry is the Ministry of Defence.

Mains Angle

1. GS3, defence and indigenous manufacturing: A question can ask how such platforms advance defence exports and self reliance.
2. The procurement side: It can probe how exhibition led engagement translates into actual technology transfer.

Matching Previous Year Question

“No direct PYQ on Aero India traced in the provided files. Closest tracked Microtheme is Defence (Science and Technology).”