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The first C-295 military transport aircraft produced in India completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for India's private-sector-led defence manufacturing.
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Who
Indian government, Airbus Defence and Space, Tata Advanced Systems, Indian Air Force (IAF)
What
The first C-295 military transport aircraft produced in India completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for India's private-sector-led defence manufacturing.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:05:08 GMT · 3h 0m ago
Where
Vadodara, Gujarat, India ·
Why
This flight marks the first time a military aircraft manufactured by a private-sector-led facility in India has taken to the skies, indicating progress in India's domestic defence production capabilities.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This event demonstrates India's growing capacity to domestically produce complex military aircraft through private sector involvement, aiming to modernize the Indian Air Force's aging fleet and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading3h 0m agoThe first C-295 military transport aircraft produced in India completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for India's private-sector-led defence manufacturing.
- War & Conflict3h 7m agoThe first Airbus C295 military transport aircraft manufactured in India completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Thursday.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHLokmat Timeshttps://www.lokmattimes.com/national/gujarat-cm-patel-hails-maiden-flight-of-first-made-in-india-c295-aircraft-from-vadodara/
- HIGHNews18https://www.news18.com/explainers/historic-takeoff-for-c-295-what-indias-first-privately-built-military-aircraft-means-ws-l-10143339.html
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