India now defence exports to 75 countries:PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government's target is to take defence exports to 5 billion dollars by 2024-25. He said India will soon be the world’s largest defence manufacturing base. The five-day event, on the theme 'The runway to a billion opportunities', will showcase India's growth in aerospace and defence capabilities. Addressing the inaugural function of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, Modi said the nation is touching new heights and Aero India 2023 is a prime example of this 

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New India of the 21st century will now neither lose any opportunity nor lag behind in hard work. We're ready. On the path to reforms, we're bringing a revolution in every sector. The country which was the biggest defence importer for decades now exports defence equipment to 75 countries," said PM Modi

Modi appealed to the youth of Karnataka to make the country strong in the defence sector. He praised them for their vast expertise in the field of technology. Addressing the gathering, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that under Prime Minister's able leadership, India is emerging as a leader in every sphere. He said Aero India has provided a new strength to the defence sector.