Aero India 2025: IAF and Army Leaders Fly Tejas Together
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Synopsis
On February 9, 2025, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh and Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi flew together in the Tejas fighter aircraft ahead of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. This historic flight underscores unity and preparedness among the armed forces.
Key Takeaways
- IAF and Army chiefs flew together in Tejas.
- Flight lasted approximately 45 minutes.
- Significant message of unity in armed forces.
- Aero India 2025 starts on February 10.
- US exhibitors showcase defense innovations.
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (NationPress) The chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, along with Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, took to the skies in the Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday, in anticipation of the upcoming Aero India event in Bengaluru.
The duo experienced a flight lasting approximately 45 minutes aboard the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This marked the inaugural joint flight of two armed forces chiefs in the homegrown aircraft.
Commencing around 1.30 p.m., the IAF chief assumed the role of pilot, with the army chief serving as co-pilot.
This event occurs just one day prior to the commencement of the Aero India exhibition in Bengaluru. Their collaborative flight conveys a strong message of unity and readiness among the security forces to address any challenges.
The Aero India Show 2025 is set to initiate on February 10 and will run until February 14, hosted in Bengaluru. Rehearsal flights for the fighter jets are already underway at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. Anticipation is high as thousands of aviation enthusiasts flock to the city, buzzing with excitement.
The United States is among the prominent nations participating in Aero India 2025, recognized as Asia’s top aerospace and defense trade exhibition. It will highlight a variety of advanced aircraft, reinforcing the robust and expanding defense and aerospace collaboration between the US and India.
At Aero India 2025, over two dozen American exhibitors will collaborate with Indian counterparts to explore new business ventures and showcase innovative advancements in aviation and defense. These exhibitors will present breakthroughs in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), fighter jets, advanced avionics, and defense electronics.
