Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurates Bharat Drone Shakti-2023, Formally Inducts The C-295 Transport Aircraft

New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurates Bharat Drone Shakti – 2023 at IAF Airbase in Hindan, Ghaziabad. Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India are co-hosting the event. During the programme, Singh will formally induct the C-295 transport aircraft into the Indian Air Force. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and other dignitaries were also present at the event.

The event is witnessing participation from more than 75 drone start-ups and corporates. The Bharat Drone Shakti event is expected to attract around five thousand attendees, including representatives from central government, state departments, public and private industries, armed forces, paramilitary forces, and representatives from friendly countries.

Bharat Drone Shakti will give a fillip to India’s commitment to becoming a global drone hub by 2030. India has formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force AVRO fleet. The acquisition of 56, C295 aircraft will boost the Make in India initiatives.