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India's first domestically manufactured C-295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara on Wednesday.

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Vadodara, India

Who
Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Airbus Defence, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, several Indian MSMEs
What
India's first domestically manufactured C-295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara on Wednesday.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:18:08 GMT · 1h 56m ago
Where
Vadodara, India ·
Why
This marks a key milestone before its planned delivery to the Indian Air Force later this year.
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This event signifies a major step in India's indigenous defense capabilities, with a private sector company manufacturing military aircraft for the first time. It reinforces India's growing aerospace capabilities and commitment to self-reliance in defense.

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    India's first domestically manufactured C-295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara on Wednesday.
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