New Delhi, March 11 -- The 15th edition of Aero India, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition, concluded earlier this month. Conducted across 42,000 sq m, with more than 900 exhibitors including 150 foreign companies, it was the biggest Aero India to date. Scores of aircraft and helicopters produced by global and Indian defence majors showcased their abilities at the event.

Bharat Forge, one of the first private companies to enter the defence sector, unveiled its first fully indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine at Aero India. Once primarily an auto ancillary company, Bharat Forge is now known for its expertise in forging and precision engineering, and is looking to fill one of the most significant gaps in India's defence ...