First Made-in-India C-295 Aircraft to Roll Out Before September 2026
Why in the news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that the first C-295 transport aircraft made entirely in India will come out before September 2026, a landmark for domestic defence manufacturing.
Key facts
- Aircraft: C-295, a medium-range tactical transport.
- Role: replace the ageing HS-748 Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force.
- Model: public-private partnership; partners Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited.
Production split
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final Assembly Line | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Total ordered | 56 aircraft |
| Built in Spain | 16 |
| To be built in India | 40 |
Significance
- Described as India’s first private-sector-led military aircraft assembly line.
Exam angle
- FAL location: Vadodara; numbers: 56 = 16 + 40.
- Aircraft replaces HS-748 Avro.