Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu took a significant step in showcasing India’s growing capabilities in aviation by taking a sortie on the indigenous trainer aircraft, ‘Yashas’, during Aero India 2025. This move highlights the country’s strides in developing self-reliant defense and aviation technologies.
The trainer jet ‘Yashas’, developed indigenously, is a testament to India’s advancements in aircraft manufacturing, designed to meet the training needs of aspiring pilots in the Indian Air Force. By taking a flight on the aircraft, the Minister demonstrated confidence in India’s indigenous aviation technologies and emphasized the importance of strengthening the nation’s defense infrastructure.
Aero India 2025, being one of the largest defense exhibitions, offered an excellent platform for showcasing the capabilities of the ‘Yashas’ trainer jet and other indigenous defense innovations. The Civil Aviation Minister’s participation in this event highlights India’s commitment to self-sufficiency in defense production, aligning with the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India). The sortie was a momentous occasion, signaling the growing significance of indigenous military technology in India’s defense landscape.