Unravelling the IDAX-24 

Introduction:

- India Defence Aviation Exposition (IDAX-24) was an immense defence event, inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 

- The Expo held in the vibrant city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 12-14, 2024, stirred excitement with a variety of industry participation.

 

Highlights of the Event:

- IDAX-24 aimed to showcase the advanced technologies, products, and capabilities that India's Aviation Industry has to offer. 

- It witnessed participation from notable entities such as DPSUs, DRDO, private industries, and even startups working in the defence sector. 

- Creating a focal point for global air force decision-makers and end-users, the event served to highlight India's strength in Aviation defence.

- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was in attendance, along with Army Chiefs of India and foreign Air Force Chiefs from different countries.

- The Air Show, a major part of the expo, saw performances by renowned Indian Air Force assets such as Suryakiran, Sarang, Tejas, and Sukhoi-30.

 

The Multinational Air Exercise – Tarang Shakti

Introduction:

- Running in parallel with the IDAX-24 was Tarang Shakti, a significant multinational air exercise observed in Jodhpur Air Force Station.

 

The Global Outreach:

- Tarang Shakti incorporated air forces from as many as seven countries, creating a grand spectacle of international cooperation. 

- Following the interactive and experiential structure, the exercise also extended invitations to observers from 16 additional countries worldwide. 

 

GK Part:

- Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh is India's current Defence Minister, holding the portfolio since May 2019.

- DPSUs: DPSUs stands for Defence Public Sector Undertaking. They are government-owned corporations that produce defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. 

- DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, responsible for the development of technology for use by the military.

- Suryakiran, Sarang, Tejas, and Sukhoi-30: These are different types of aircrafts used by the Indian Air Force. Suryakiran is an aerobatics demonstration team; Sarang is the helicopter aerobatic team; Tejas is an Indian fourth and half generation multirole light fighter, and Sukhoi-30 is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter.

 

In Summary:

- The holding of these large-scale defence events not only reflect India's growing defence capabilities and technologies but also signify its deepening relations with different global players in the defence sector. The IDAX-24 and Tarang Shakti exercise indeed underscored India's robust preparedness, airmanship, and determination to protect its territorial integrity.