Rajnath Singh addresses Aero India 2025 valedictory; 'Samarthya' showcases 33 indigenised items
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the valedictory event of the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru on 12 February 2025, where the first 'Samarthya' indigenisation event showcased 33 items.
Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the valedictory event of the 15th Aero India at Bengaluru on 12 February 2025, saying India was moving towards global leadership in defence innovation and aerospace technology. He said that while 65â70% of defence equipment was imported a decade ago, almost the same share is now made in India, and urged private industry to take the lead. Earlier he attended 'Samarthya', the first indigenisation event of its kind at Aero India, which showcased 33 items: 24 from DPSUs, DRDO and the Indian Navy and nine iDEX innovation projects.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 12 February 2025, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- Edition
- 15th Aero India
- Samarthya
- First indigenisation event at Aero India; 33 items (24 DPSU/DRDO/Navy + 9 iDEX)
- Import shift
- 65â70% imported a decade ago; similar share now made in India
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Aero India 2025, whose valedictory event was held in Bengaluru on 12 February 2025, was which edition of the show?
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Correct answer: D â 15th
Rajnath Singh addressed the valedictory event of the 15th Aero India, Asia's biggest aerospace and defence exhibition.
How many indigenised items were showcased at 'Samarthya', the first indigenisation event at Aero India, in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C â 33
Samarthya showcased 33 items: 24 from DPSUs, DRDO and the Indian Navy and nine iDEX innovation projects.
At the Aero India 2025 valedictory, Rajnath Singh said about what share of defence equipment, once imported, is now manufactured in India?
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Correct answer: C â 65â70%
He said 65â70% of defence equipment was imported a decade ago and that almost the same share is now made on Indian soil.