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Indian-built Tejas Fighter Jet & Dhruv Helicopter to be displayed at Dubai Airshow 2023.
India’s cutting-edge light helicopter Dhruv and light combat aircraft Tejas will take part in the biennial Dubai Airshow, which is set to take place from November 13 to November 17.
According to officials on Wednesday, the two platforms are a part of the Indian Air Force’s deployment at the prestigious event. According to an official statement, “an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has landed at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai to participate in the biennial Dubai Airshow.”
“The IAF contingent comprises two indigenous platforms – the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv,” stated the statement. The Sarang Helicopter Team will be showing off their formation aerobatics talents during the airshow, while the Tejas will be featured in both the static and aerial presentations.
India and the UAE have a strategic connection in terms of diplomacy. With the US, UAE, and Israel, India is a member of the “new QUAD,” or I2U2, which focuses on improving digital infrastructure, connectivity, and marine security.
The IAF further cemented ties between the two countries in 2020 when it used the UAE’s Al Dhafra air base as a critical layover point when transporting Rafale fighter planes from France.
