Interview | Vice president and country director, India-Thales, Ashish Saraf

From Thales’s perspective, how is Aero India 2023 different from its previous editions in terms of your exhibits and participation?

Thales’s participation at Aero India this year reaffirms our engagement to the significant modernisation and indigenisation unfolding in the Indian aerospace and defence sector. We are committed to contribute to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision and will showcase our high-end technology solutions across aerospace, defence as well as space in that spirit.

Thales has expanded its presence in India. What does its future in India look like currently, especially given the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

As India progresses towards its goal of becoming Aatmanirbhar, constructive measures are being taken across sectors including defence. These measures along with the collective efforts of the industry will pave the way for long-term success of India’s indigenous defence sector.

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