People watch full dress rehearsal of Aero India 2025 at Yelahanka Airbase in Bengaluru.
Credit: DH Photo B K Janardhan
Bengaluru: Aero India 2025, scheduled between February 10 and 14 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, promises cutting-edge aerospace and defence technology. Major participants include HAL, NAL, BEL, and global defence giants.
The United States Air Force will showcase the F-35, B-1B "Lancer," and KC-135 "Stratotanker." Russia’s Su-57 arrived at the Air Force Station on Friday. Swedish defence company SAAB will be featuring the Gripen-E fighter jet; SAAB has also promised the ‘fastest delivery to the IAF’ in a post on their website.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will present state-of-the-art products in 14 categories, including defence communication, avionics, electronic warfare, and AI-based solutions. Its notable exhibits include Weapon Systems: Pralay Missile, QRSAM, Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile; Radar Systems: Arudhra, Ashwini, Multi-Function Radar; Futuristic Tech: 5G for Defence, Quantum Cryptography, Unmanned Warfare.
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) will highlight its Hansa-NG flying trainer and Saras-Mk II, a 19-seat light transport aircraft under the UDAN scheme. A static and flying display of Hansa-NG will allow flying clubs to assess the aircraft. Saras-Mk II’s features include a pressurized cabin, digital anti-skid braking, and Cat II landing autopilot. NAL is also advancing High-Altitude Platforms (HAP) for pseudo-satellite applications in 5G & 6G telecommunications. Other exhibits include Wankel Engines, Q-Plane e-VTOL, and a Continuous Wind Tunnel model.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will showcase its latest products under the theme "Innovate. Collaborate. Lead." Key attractions include Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), HTT-40 Simulator; Scaled models: LCA Mk1A, HJT-36, Hindustan 228 (amphibian variant); Flying Displays: LCA Mk1A formations, HJT-36, HTT-40, LUH
A highlight of India Pavilion will be a full-scale Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior and a 1:1 model of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). HAL’s aerospace contributions include Cryogenic Engine CE-20, GSLV Mk III, and Chandrayaan-3 models.
Bengaluru-based startup Garuda Aerospace will unveil eight next-gen drones for defence, safety, and logistics, including Rocket Launcher drone, Landmine Detection drone, Logistics and firefighting drones
VR Military Drone Simulator. Garuda Aerospace is also forming strategic partnerships with Thales, DRDO, Tata Elxsi, and Rajasthan Electronics to drive unmanned aerial systems innovation.