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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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Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Who
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Airbus Defence and Space, Indian Air Force (IAF)
What
The first "Made in India" Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight on Wednesday.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:48:21 GMT · 3h 7m ago
Where
Vadodara, Gujarat, India ·
Why
This test flight is part of a Rs 21,935 crore contract to secure 56 C-295 tactical transport aircraft to replace the IAF’s ageing Avro-748 fleet.
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This event signifies a major shift in India's defense manufacturing towards self-reliance, with a private-sector consortium assembling a military aircraft from scratch for the first time, enhancing the country's aerospace capabilities and military ecosystem.
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