Aero India 2025: India’s Premier Aerospace and Defense Exhibition

Context: The U.S. will showcase some of its most advanced military aircraft at Aero India 2025.

About Aero India

• Aero India is Asia’s biggest aerospace and defence exhibition, held every two years in Bengaluru, India.
• It is organized by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), Ministry of Defence.

Aero India 2025

• Location: Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
• Participants: Defence companies, government officials, and military leaders from India and over 50 countries.
• Focus Areas:
  • Fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
  • Defense electronics, avionics, and radar systems.
  • Military technology and aerospace innovation.
• S. Participation at Aero India 2025: The United States will showcase advanced aircraft like the F-35, F-16, B-1 bomber, and KC-135 refuelling aircraft.

F-35 Lightning II

• It is a fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin for the S. military and allied nations.
• It is designed for air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions.

Key Features of the F-35: (Also Features of 5th Generation Fighter Jets)

• Stealth Technology: Jet’s radar-absorbing coating and shape reduce detection by enemy radar.
• Advanced Avionics: It is equipped with AESA radar, data fusion and AI-based systems for enhanced situational awareness.
• Supersonic Speed: Capable of reaching Mach 1.6 (1,960 km/h).
• Sensor Fusion: Integrates data from multiple sources for better targeting and defense.
• Electronic Warfare Capabilities: It can jam enemy radar and communication systems.

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