The 12th edition of Aero India exhibition kicked off at India’s Bangalore air base on February 20 and will run until February 24. The event is held once in two years under the auspices of the Indian Defense Ministry and the government. This time Russia is expected to showcase more than 200 defense products. Take a look at the largest air show in Asia that showcases latest technologies and products in aerospace engineering.
Aero India 2019: Asia's largest air show begins in Bangalore
The 12th edition of the largest air show in Asia kicked off at India’s Bangalore air base on February 20
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The Sarang Indian helicopter aerobatics team perform during the 12th edition of the Aero India exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore
© EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV Over 350 defense and aerospace firms, including foreign companies from 30 countries have confirmed their participation in the 12th Aero India exhibition
© EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV Aero India is a biennial event with flying demonstrations by stunt teams and militaries and commercial pavilions where aviation companies display their products and technology
© AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi An Indian Air Force Rafale, a French fighter aircraft, flies inverted performing aerobatic maneuvers
© AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi Indian Air Force Suryakiran aerobatic team performs aerobatic maneuvers at Yelahanka air base in Bangalore
© AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi Rosoboronexport and the Russian Helicopters stand at the 12th edition of Aero India
© Marina Lystseva/TASS The event showcases new warplanes, next-generation submarines, warships, helicopters, missiles, howitzers, air defense systems, assault weapons and night-vision gear
© EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV The Yakovlevs, a UK based aerobatic team flying Russian designed Yakovlev aircrafts, perform aerobatic maneuvers at Yelahanka air base in Bangalore
© AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi Aircraft models on display at the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) stand at the Aero India exhibition
© Marina Lystseva/TASS US Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet
© EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV A model of the Mil MI-38T transport helicopter
© Marina Lystseva/TASS An Airbus A-330neo jet airliner
© Marina Lystseva/TASS A model of the Ilyushin Il-78M-90A aerial refueling tanker
© Marina Lystseva/TASS The 12th edition of the Aero India exhibition runs from February 20 to February 24