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- Bilateral Defence Cooperation in Focus
Bangalore. 10 February 2025. Aero India 2025, India’s largest airshow and aerospace exhibition, has officially commenced at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, running until February 14. The event features aerial demonstrations and static displays from multiple countries, including a strong presence from the United States Air Force, which is showcasing advanced aircraft such as the C-17 Globemaster III, F-35A Lightning II, B-1B Lancer, and F-16 Fighting Falcon. This premier bi-annual event serves as a key platform for enhancing security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region while reinforcing military partnerships between India and the U.S. With senior U.S. defence officials in attendance, the event underscores the growing strategic collaboration between the two nations in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
The bi-annual event is an opportunity to enhance cooperation within the Indo-Pacific region, while providing the U.S. a forum to showcase its defence capabilities while strengthening alliances and partnerships. Several U.S. Department of Defence key leaders are scheduled to attend the event including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Commander of Pacific Air Forces, General Kevin Schneider and Commander of Air Combat Command, General Kenneth Wilsbach.
“Aero India 2025 is an ideal forum to showcase U.S. defence aircraft and equipment and ultimately contribute toward our compatibility and interoperability with other nations,” said Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces. “The growth in Indian and U.S. bilateral defence trade has corresponded with growing interoperability through information sharing, liaison officers, training exercises, and defence enabling agreements. The importance of our partnership continues to grow, particularly as we face an increasingly complex and dynamic security environment in the Indo-Pacific.”
Participating leaders are expected to discuss topics such as increased security cooperation and promoting regional stability. The DoD aims to reinforce the U.S. – India defence partnership by strengthening military-to-military ties, and participation in this event is one of many continued efforts towards maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific for all.
Aero India 2025 not only highlights India’s growing aerospace capabilities but also serves as a crucial forum for strengthening defence ties between India and the United States. The participation of high-ranking U.S. military officials and advanced aircraft underscores the commitment to enhanced interoperability, information sharing, and regional security cooperation. As discussions focus on military-to-military collaboration and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, the event reaffirms the strategic importance of India-U.S. defence relations in shaping the future of global security.
Info Courtesy : U.S. Indo-Pacific Command USINDOPACOM
