U.S. Pavilion Opens at Aero India 2025, Features Cutting-Edge Aerospace and Defense Technologies

BENGALURU (INDIA), FEBRUARY 10: Jorgan K. Andrews, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy New Delhi, inaugurated the U.S. Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on Monday, February 10, underscoring the United States' commitment to deepening defense and security cooperation with India.

At the opening, Chargé d'Affaires Andrews said, "President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have talked about the need to deepen defense trade between our nations. I am happy to report that, from small start-ups to the robust defense public sector undertakings to the expanding private defense sector, bilateral defense trade is deepening." He added, "The U.S. defense industry has demonstrated its commitment to partnering with India to provide high-quality, technologically advanced defense equipment and systems that are considered the most operationally reliable in the world."

The United States is one of the largest international exhibitors at Aero India 2025, featuring leading American aerospace and defense firms showcasing next-generation aircraft, advanced avionics, unmanned systems, space technologies, and innovative defense capabilities. Throughout the event, U.S. government and industry participants will highlight and promote technology sharing, joint ventures, and industrial partnerships that support the U.S-India Major Defense Partnership.

Chargé d'Affaires Andrews led a high-level U.S. delegation, including Consul General Chris Hodges, U.S. Consulate General Chennai; Brigadier General Patrick Teague, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, U.S. Embassy New Delhi; and Major General Ricky Mills, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs. Peter McKenna, Vice President, represented Kallman Worldwide, which, along with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Defense, organized the U.S. Pavilion at Aero India 2025.Technical Sergeant Benjamin Huseby of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific's ensemble, Final Approach, sang the Indian and the U.S. national anthems at the pavilion opening.