Glimpses from Day 1 at Aero India 2023, which Prime Minister N D Modi inaugurated in Bengaluru on Monday.

IMAGE: Modi watches an aerobatic display at Aero India 2023 at the Indian Air Force's Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: The Indian Army's advanced light helicopters fly past during the inauguration of Aero India 2023. Photograph: Shailendra Bhojak/PTI Photo
IMAGE: The Indian Coast Guard's advanced light helicopters fly past during the inauguration. Photograph: Shailendra Bhojak/PTI Photo
IMAGE: Helicopters of the Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Sarang perform at the inauguration. Photograph: Shailendra Bhojak/PTI Photo
IMAGE: The Made in India Light Combat Helicopter Prachand in Indian Army colours outside the India Pavilion at Aero India. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The US army's F-35 fighter aircraft on display at Aero India 2023. Photograph: Shailendra Bhojak/PTI Photo
IMAGE: A model of the 5th Generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft showcased at the India Pavilion at Aero India 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A model of the LCA Mark 2 fighter jet showcased at the India Pavilion at Aero India 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The Prachand performs an aerobatic display at Aero India 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: An air show at Aero India 2023, here and below. Photograph: ANI Photo
Photograph: ANI Photo
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Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com