1. Two pairs of Mistrals may be carried for self-defence in addition the standard load of air-to-surface or anti-tank munitions.

2. Model of Civilian Dhruv (VT-XLH) with detailed VIP configured interior. The three other civil variants of the helicopter being built include two for the government of the state of Jharkand ( 1 Police, 1 VIP variant ) and one for Israel. At least two new civilian variants should have been completed by now. ( c/ns DW-28 and DW-32)

3. The white model represents the previous paintscheme of the VT-XLH. The model in front, is that of a HAL Cheetal, the upgraded Cheetah, re-engined with a TM 333 2M2. The actual aircraft wasn't present at the show.

4. It is well known that HAL manufactures passenger/cargo doors for the Boeing and Airbus but this is the first time that these are actually being shown.

5. The Lakshya PTA drone is in series production at HAL's Aircraft Division, Bangalore. The Lakshya was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force, Army and Navy in 2000, 2001 and 2003 respectively. The developers, ADE, are also working on the voice-recognition system for the LCA's cockpit