The first "Made in India" C295 aircraft conducted its maiden flight from Vadodara, signifying a crucial step in the aircraft's post-production testing process.

Vadodara, India

Who

Air Defence, Indian Air Force (IAF), Airbus Defence, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:26:18 GMT · 2h 47m ago

Where

Vadodara, India ·

Why

This maiden flight is a major milestone for India's defence manufacturing ambitions and its push to build military aircraft domestically under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This event reinforces India's growing aerospace capabilities and commitment to fostering indigenous defense, as it marks the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector, with 40 more C295 transport aircraft expected to be produced domestically.

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The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-first-made-in-india-airbus-c295-completes-test-flight-heres-why-it-matters-for-india-4265119/
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