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The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight.

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Vadodara, India

Who
Indian Air Force, Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Airbus
What
The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:51:24 GMT · 3h 9m ago
Where
Vadodara, India ·
Why
The achievement reinforces India's growing aerospace capabilities and the Indian Air Force's commitment to fostering indigenous defence capability.
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This event signifies a step forward in India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing, potentially diversifying global military aircraft production and supply chains. It also contributes to India's strategic autonomy in military transport capabilities.

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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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    The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight.
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    The first "Made in India" Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight on Wednesday.
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