New Delhi, July 11 -- Aero India 2027, Asia's largest airshow, will return to Bengaluru's Yelahanka Air Force Station from February 8 to 12, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a global defence manufacturing hub and expand defence exports, officials aware of the development said on Friday.

The 16th edition of the biennial event is expected to be its biggest so far, reflecting its growing scale and global appeal, the officials said. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will serve as the nodal agency for the event on behalf of the defence ministry's department of defence production, supported by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), HT has learnt.

Both HAL and BEL have already been assigned responsibilities to ensure the smooth ...