Bengaluru, Feb. 9 -- Aero India is a crucial platform that drives forward the government's vision of a "strong, capable, secure and self-reliant India," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bangalore on Sunday.

On Monday, Singh will inaugurate the 15th edition of the Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.

Addressing a curtain raiser event for Aero India 2025 at Hotel Taj West End Court here, Singh said through Aero India, "We are not just showcasing defence capabilities, but also strengthening partnerships and collaborations."

"Under the visionary leadership of PM Modi, we have galvanised the entire defence sector, especially the aerospace sector like never before. Today we ar...