India's burgeoning indigenous military aviation portfolio was the highlight of the 13th Aero India, held in February, and showcased the tremendous strides made by its indigenous aerospace industry since 1996, when the first airshow was held. India's economic rise over the last 25 years, coupled with an unwavering desire towards indigenous military aviation capability, is now beginning to yield results. Aero India also showcased India's burgeoning start-up culture, now increasingly evident in the aerospace sector. While many of the concepts and offerings from these companies appear promising, regular funding and timely conclusion of projects, an anathema in Indian defence procurement, could test their resolve.
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