The Air Force Station in Bengaluru is gearing up for the prestigious Aero India show to be held from 3rd to 5th February. The 13th Edition of the show has been reduced to three days due to the pandemic and will hold the world's first hybrid aerospace and defence exhibition, where exhibitors will participate both physically and also in virtual mode.<br />'' <br />''Till date, 542 Exhibitors from 14 countries have confirmed their participation. Out of them, 464 are Indian Exhibitors and 78 from abroad. AIR correspondent reports that on last Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Bengaluru to review the arrangements for the Air Show. This year the focus will be on Atma Nirbhar in the Defence sector.<br />'' <br />''Indian defence equipment manufacturers will showcase their produce and reach out to buyers in other countries. The India Pavilion at Aero India will showcase a range of indigenously developed helicopters like Light Utility Helicopter, weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter and Light Combat Helicopter. Then there will also be on display our own Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with various variants for army, Navy and Airforce.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Due to COVID, the safety protocols will be in place. Transparent partitions will be put up wherever there is interaction with the visitors. Safety measures are taken to prevent fire hazards. Health officials will be deputed this time as a precautionary measure.</span><br />