India's defence exports are primed to more than treble from the current $1.5 billion to $5 billion by 2024-25, building on the journey from being the world's largest importer to exporting equipment to 75 countries, PM Modi said Monday at the inauguration of Aero India's 14th edition. The PM said Aero India was just the platform the country needed to send out a message to the world about its intent and potential.