India has displayed the BrahMos missile which destroyed 11 airbases of Pakistan in Operation Sindoor in the Dubai Air Show (17-18 November). This is the first time after Operation Sindoor that India has displayed its supersonic cruise missile on an international platform. BrahMos Aerospace, the company that manufactures BrahMos missile in India, showcased the missile that saved Pakistan by setting up a pavilion in the ongoing Dubai Air Show in UAE. During this, Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth was also present in the air show.
Pakistan is also participating in the air show
During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force launched the BrahMos missile from a Sukhoi fighter jet. BrahMos missile had caused so much devastation on the airbases of Pakistani Air Force that some airbases have not become operational till date. The special thing is that Pakistan is also participating in the Dubai Air Show. Apart from fighter aircraft, BrahMos missile can also be fired from land, warships and submarines.
Apart from fighter jet BrahMos missile, India also displayed indigenous fighter jet LCA Tejas in Dubai Air Show. Last month, the first flight of the advanced version Mark-1A of LCA Tejas was conducted in Nashik, Maharashtra. The Defense Ministry has ordered 180 Mark-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force. Apart from the Air Force, India has also prepared LCA Tejas for export to friendly countries. This is the reason why Tejas’ participation in the Dubai Air Show becomes important. This is the reason why Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth himself was present in Dubai. India is also ready to export BrahMos missile to friendly countries.
Which companies set up their stalls?
The Indian pavilion set up at the Dubai Air Show had stalls of many leading Indian defense and technology companies including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Coral Technologies, Duntal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Explore and SFO Technologies.
Apart from these, 19 Indian companies including Bharat Forge, BrahMos, Tech Mahindra and HBL Engineering independently demonstrated their capabilities. Together, 15 Indian startups will showcase their products and solutions. Indian Air Force Suryakiran Aerobatic Team also participated in this air show.
About Dubai Air Show
The Dubai Air Show is a biennial global event, attracting over 1,500 exhibitors from 150 countries and over 1,48,000 industry professionals. Leading international aerospace companies such as Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Thales, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Callidus showcase their products and technologies at this prestigious event.