Bengaluru witnessed the launch of the two-day national symposium ‘AeroNautics 2047’ organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS). The event was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force.
In his address, the Air Chief Marshal congratulated ADA on the 25th anniversary of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. He emphasised the need for the Indian Air Force to adhere to timelines to remain operationally ready amid rapidly changing times.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman of DRDO, highlighted the importance of developing cutting-edge indigenous technology to reduce import dependence and realise the vision of a ‘Developed India’ by 2047.
The symposium brings together experts from various fields, industry partners, academicians, aviation leaders, and aerospace speakers to share insights on the development, design innovation, manufacturing, and future prospects of aeronautics. The primary objective of AeroNautics 2047 is to explore diverse facets of modern aerospace technologies, including manufacturing and assembly for next-generation aircraft, digital manufacturing, aerodynamics for future fighter jets, propulsion technologies, flight testing techniques, digital twin technology, certification challenges, flight control systems and avionics, maintenance challenges in fighter aircraft, AI in aircraft design, and precision manufacturing for actuators.
Discussions will cover the future of Indian space technologies and the journey of LCA Tejas from initial design to induction into the squadron. ADA has designed and developed the LCA Tejas, which has completed over 5,600 successful test flights. The event includes participation from more than 100 design centres from government laboratories, academic institutions, and industry.
The LCA incorporates several advanced technologies such as carbon composites, lightweight materials, fly-by-wire flight control, digital utility management systems, and glass cockpits to make it a fourth-generation fighter aircraft.
The LCA Mk1A, an indigenous upgraded variant, is set to serve as a powerful platform meeting the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force. Work is ongoing on the LCA Mk II and LCA Navy variants. The symposium will feature a series of technical talks by distinguished speakers associated with the Tejas programme.
The development of LCA Tejas has provided India with substantial benefits by enhancing its capability and capacity to manufacture indigenous fighter aircraft. The LCA programme stands as one of the most successful indigenous defence projects, delivering an exceptional air superiority fighter to the Indian Air Force. So far, 38 aircraft (32 fighters and 6 trainers) have been inducted into two Indian Air Force squadrons.
As part of the symposium, numerous public sector undertakings (PSUs), defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs), industries, and MSMEs are exhibiting their indigenously designed and developed products suitable for aerial applications.
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