Why in the News
The 16th Aero India will be held in Bengaluru from 8 to 12 February 2027.
Static Context
- Nature: Aero India is Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, held once every two years.
- Venue: The event is held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
- Organiser: The Ministry of Defence organises the exhibition through its Department of Defence Production.
- Purpose: The show promotes indigenous defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy and draws global original equipment manufacturers and delegations.
- Last edition: The 15th edition was held in February 2025 at Bengaluru.
Prelims Angle
- Aero India is held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
- It is a biennial event.
- The organising ministry is the Ministry of Defence.
Mains Angle
- GS3, defence and indigenous manufacturing: A question can ask how such platforms advance defence exports and self reliance.
- The procurement side: It can probe how exhibition led engagement translates into actual technology transfer.
