India opens air show with eye on boosting defence manufacturing and exports

Описание: India is committed to boosting manufacturing and exports of defence equipment in the coming years, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday at the opening of the country's biggest air show, where its military ambitions will be in focus. India, the world's largest arms importer, has stressed the need to modernise its military and boost domestic defence production to counter its rival, China's growing military strength and influence in South Asia. New Delhi aims to explore possible joint production of defence equipment and to scout for billions of dollars’ worth of military deals at the biennial Aero India show. More than 150 foreign companies and representatives from around 30 countries are slated to take part in the event that runs through Friday. Over the past decade, India has steadily increased defence acquisitions from Western nations to diversify its supplies after traditional defence partner Russia was hobbled by the war in Ukraine.

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