NEW DELHI: The Indian Army reinforced its commitment to military diplomacy at Aero India 2025, with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), engaging with military leaders from Algeria, Tanzania, Maldives, and Belarus. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defense cooperation, training, joint exercises, and technological collaboration.
Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani held strategic talks with military leaders from Nepal, the United Kingdom, and Israel, further expanding Indiaโs global defense partnerships. These discussions underscore Indiaโs proactive role in fostering regional and international security.
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Aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, Lt Gen Raja Subramani explored indigenous defense innovations at Aero India, including the Vehicle Mounted Counter Storm Drone System, aimed at combating drone warfare. The system, under development by the Army Air Defence, showcases Indiaโs push for self-reliance in defense technology.
A historic moment at Aero India 2025 was the joint flight of COAS General Dwivedi and Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This was the first-ever flight of a fighter jet by two serving chiefs of the Indian military, highlighting increased inter-service synergy. General Dwivedi hailed the experience as one of the most memorable moments of his career.
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The Indian Army remains focused on indigenization and modernization, prioritizing UAVs, counter-UAV systems, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), and man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). General Dwivedi emphasized Indiaโs strides in defense self-reliance and the role of initiatives like the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) program in bolstering national security.
Aero India 2025 has solidified Indiaโs role as a key player in global military diplomacy, with its armed forces actively engaging in defense cooperation, strategic partnerships, and indigenous technological advancements.
