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First made-in-India C-295 carries out maiden test flight

First made-in-India C-295 carries out maiden test flight

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The first ‘Made in India’ Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completes its maiden test flight, in Vadodara, Gujarat. | Photo Credit: PTI The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). The IAF is procuring 56 C-295 transport aircraft at a cost of around ₹21,935 crore. Forty of these aircraft will be assembled by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in cooperation with Airbus at a production facility in Vadodara. The IAF congratulated the entire team behind the successful maiden flight of the first India-made C-295. “The achievement reinforces India’s growing aerospace capabilities and underscores the Indian Air Force’s commitment to fostering indigenous defence capability under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” it said. Published – June 11, 2026 07:21 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

First ‘Made in India’ Airbus C-295 aircraft completes maiden test flight from Vadodara

First ‘Made in India’ Airbus C-295 aircraft completes maiden test flight from Vadodara

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India on Wednesday conducted the maiden test-flight of country’s first “Made in India” Airbus C295 military transport aircraft from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara. First ‘Made in India’ Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight. (X/Airbus Defence) The event marks a significant milestone for the country’s aviation and defence manufacturing sectors, with the successful test flight representing a major leap forward for the C295 programme and the government’s “Make in India” initiative. “The first ‘Made in India’ Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft’s post production testing process,” Airbus Defence said in a social media post. Also Read: Modi’s ‘Congress growth rate’ jibe as PM marks 13th year in office: ‘Nation’s destiny changed in 2014’ The aircraft is the first of 40 C295 aircraft to be built in India under a partnership between Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited …

From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year – India TV

From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV India’s top defence achievements in 2024 Yearender 2024: A lot has happened in India’s defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. The Indian Armed Forces comprise of three divisions – the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing facility for C-295 aircraft.  India’s defence exports soared by 78 per cent in the first quarter of FY 2024-25, reaching Rs 6,915 crore, as per the government data. This growth shows the nation’s efforts toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing, aiming for Rs 50,000 crore in exports within the next five years.  As the year 2024 draws to a close, here’s a quick roundup of the country’s top defence achievements this year.  Acquisition of Predator drones In October 2024, India formalised an agreement with the United States to …

PM Modi’s Vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Takes Flight With TATA’s C-295 Aircraft Manufacturing Hub

PM Modi’s Vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Takes Flight With TATA’s C-295 Aircraft Manufacturing Hub

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Last Updated:October 28, 2024, 13:44 IST The TATA Aircraft Complex marks an emblematic moment in PM Modi’s visionary agenda for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat — a self-reliant India that is not only prepared to meet its own defence needs but is also poised to become a global supplier of advanced military technology The TATA Aircraft Complex marks an emblematic moment in PM Modi’s visionary agenda for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. (PTI) In a defining moment for India’s defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex at the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Hyderabad. This new manufacturing facility, dedicated to producing the C-295 military transport aircraft, symbolises a historic leap forward in India’s self-reliance in defence. Out of a total of 56 C-295 aircraft designated for the Indian Air Force, 16 will be directly delivered by Airbus from Spain, while the remaining 40 will be manufactured locally under this joint collaboration. The TATA Aircraft Complex marks an emblematic moment in PM Modi’s visionary agenda for an …

Modi, Sanchez hold roadshow ahead of C-295 production line inauguration | Latest News India

Modi, Sanchez hold roadshow ahead of C-295 production line inauguration | Latest News India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, participated in a roadshow in Gujarat’s Vadodara ahead of jointly inaugurating the Tata Aircraft Complex for manufacturing the C-295 transport aircraft. India’s private sector will produce a military plane for the first time at the facility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, in Vadodara. (PTI) The roadshow from the Vadodara airport to the TASL facility showcased the city’s culture with students and performers lining the route. In a statement on Saturday, the Prime Minister’s office said the facility will involve the full development of a complete ecosystem from the manufacture to assembly, test, and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft. In September 2021, India signed a ₹21,935-crore contract with European plane maker Airbus for 56 planes to boost self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus are jointly executing the programme. The European plane maker is scheduled to deliver 16 C-295s in flyaway condition. The rest will be assembled in …

PM Narendra Modi, Spanish Counterpart Pedro Sanchez To Launch TATA Aircraft Complex In Vadodara For Manufacturing C-295 Aircraft

PM Narendra Modi, Spanish Counterpart Pedro Sanchez To Launch TATA Aircraft Complex In Vadodara For Manufacturing C-295 Aircraft

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PM Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez at the TATA Aircraft Complex Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez in Gujarat’s Vadodara. A total of 56 aircraft are there under the C-295 programme, of which 16 are being delivered directly by the aircraft manufacturing company Airbus from Spain, and the remaining 40 will be built at the facility, which is the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. It will involve the full development of a complete ecosystem from the manufacture to assembly, test and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft. The Ministry of Defence in 2021 signed a Rs 21,935-crore contract with Airbus Defense and Space SA, Spain for the supply of 56 aircraft. #WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited (TASL) Campus in …

Modi, Spanish PM to inaugurate C-295 production line in Vadodara on Oct 28 | Latest News India

Modi, Spanish PM to inaugurate C-295 production line in Vadodara on Oct 28 | Latest News India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez will on October 28 jointly inaugurate the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara for manufacturing the C-295 transport aircraft, a watershed in the country’s private sector that will produce a military plane for the first time. A C-295 transport aircraft being escorted by a pair of Sukhoi-30 fighters. (IAF File Photo) It will be the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement on Saturday. “It will involve the full development of a complete ecosystem from the manufacture to assembly, test and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft,” the PMO said. In September 2021, the defence ministry signed a ₹21,935-crore contract with Airbus for 56 planes to boost self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus are jointly executing the programme. The contract requires the European plane maker to deliver 16 C-295s in flyaway condition, while the rest will be assembled in Vadodara. Airbus …

IAF gets delivery of its second C-295 aircraft | Latest News India

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken the delivery of its second C-295 aircraft from Airbus in Spain, and the ₹21,935-crore project to modernise the IAF’s transport fleet is moving at the desired pace, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday. A C-295 aircraft (File) The aircraft is expected to arrive in the country on May 6, the officials said. IAF inducted its first C-295 transport aircraft at a ceremony attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and other top officials at the Hindan air base last September. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! In September 2021, the defence ministry signed the ₹21,935-crore contract with Airbus for 56 planes to boost self-reliance in defence. Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus are jointly executing the programme. The European plane maker will deliver 16 planes in flyaway condition, while the rest will be assembled in India at a Tata facility in Gujarat’s Vadodara city. The planes …