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Aero India 2023: Efforts towards the cause.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n- All the activities of Aero India 2023 (including events, Seminars, air displays, static displays and stalls) are planned towards the cause of self-reliance, make in India, arms export and projecting India as a manufacturing hub.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Read more about the Aims and Focus of Aero India 2023 here:- <\/span>https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/2023\/02\/13\/aeroindia-2023-impressions-inferences-1-3\/<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Three events being chaired by RM towards this cause are as follows:-<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Round table conference with CEOs of aerospace and defence industry on 13 Feb 23 (Chaired by RM).<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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70+ Chief Executive Officers (from 26 countries)\u00a0of global and Indian original equipment manufacturers (including Boeing, Lockheed, Israel Aerospace Industries, General Atomics, Liebherr Group, Raytheon Technologies, Safran, General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) as well as domestic PSUs like HAL, BEL, BDL, BEML) are expected to attend the conference. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- The event aims to integrate domestic MSMEs and startups in the global supply chain and attract foreign investments including partnerships for co-development and co-production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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2.RM will chair Defence Ministers Conclave on 14 Feb 23.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\n- Defence Ministers from 32 countries would attend this event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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\n- The conclave would be an opportunity for defence ministers of all foreign-friendly countries and India to engage with each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- The theme of the Conclave is the broad theme \u2018Shared Prosperity through Enhanced Engagements in Defence (SPEED).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- The conclave would address aspects related to defence cooperation, capacity building (through investments, R&D, joint venture, co-development, co-production and provisioning of defence equipment), training, space, AI and maritime security etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3. Bandhan Ceremony On 15 Feb 23.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- This ceremony will witness the signing of MoUs, agreements, major announcements, and product launches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Two hundred and fifty +,\u00a0 MoUs, with an expected investment of Rs 75,000 crore, are likely to be signed between various Indian and foreign defence companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Achievement of Dream: Way Ahead<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Becoming a defence exporter would not be an easy task. One has to compete with already established arms manufacturers. A holistic look and approach would be required to venture into the international arena.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Some of the aspects that would need attention are:-<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Suitable and efficient manufacturing ecosystem (Mil Users + Academia + R&D org + Manufacturers both civil and military in the private and public sector).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Suitable and efficient organisation to promote defence equipment export.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Policies to enhance ease of doing business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Aesthetics, quality of product and attention to detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- \u00a0Safety aspects and reliability of the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Working ethos and culture (teamwork).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Infrastructural support.Post-sale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Post sale support and sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Punctuality and meeting of promised datelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Competitive costing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Responsibility as an integrator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Production capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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