- On 25 September, Bharat Drone Shakti – 2023 inaugurated at the Indian Air Force base in Hindon Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.
- The Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India jointly organized the event.
- The defense minister formally inducted the C-295 transport aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force AVRO fleet.
- The acquisition of 56 C-295 aircraft will boost the Make in India initiative.
- The two-day Bharat Drone Shakti will showcase the power of the Indian drone industry to its fullest, hosting over 50 live aerial demonstrations.
- Survey drones, agricultural drones, firefighting drones, and tactical surveillance drones will be showcased at the event.
- More than 75 drone start-ups and corporates are participating in the event.
- Bharat Drone Shakti will boost India’s commitment to becoming a global drone hub by 2030.
