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Tata, Airbus conduct first test flight of maiden 'Made in India' C295 military transport aircraftIndia's first Airbus C295 military transport aircraft, manufactured in Vadodara, has successfully completed its initial test flight. This m...
IAF’s made-in-India C-295 ready for flight trials, deputy air chief inspects aircraft at Tata-Airbus Vadodara facilityIndia's defense manufacturing takes a leap forward. The first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft is now ready for its flight test...
Taking Off on a Superjet: India-Russia bet on SJ-100. But will buyers come?India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is joining forces with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation. They plan to manufacture the SJ-100 regi...
India in talks for 10 more Airbus C-295 aircraft in ageing fleet revamp, sources sayIndia is in negotiations to purchase 10 additional Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft, increasing its original order of 71. This move...
View: Induction of private players in defence manufacturing vital in national interestIndia celebrates the launch of its first private-sector military aircraft manufacturing facility and approves a long-awaited nuclear submar...
To save flying hours, IAF inaugurates C-295 simulator to train pilotsThe Indian Air Force unveiled a cutting-edge C-295 flight simulator at Agra Air Force Station, designed to provide pilots with realistic tr...
PM Modi and Spain’s Pedro Sanchez inaugurate Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara for C-295 manufacturingPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, marking a signific...
First C-295 to roll out of Vadodara facility in Sep 2026: SourcesPrime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing plant in Vadodara. The Indian Air Force will rec...
IAF takes delivery of second C295 transport aircraftThe Indian Air Force (IAF) received the second of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace its ageing Avro-748 fleet. The aircraft, part of a Rs ...
India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowessThe Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500 km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach as the eastern Ladakh border s...
Newly-inducted C295 aircraft likely to take part in Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj"The Indian Air Force will be celebrating its 91st anniversary on October 8. Keeping with the new tradition of hosting the Air Force Day ce...
Banmali Agrawala new chairman of Tata Advanced Systems, co aims to scale up defence bizBanmali Agrawala has been appointed as the new chairman of Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), the aerospace and defence solutions unit of Tata S...
Production of 40 C295 transport aircraft in India will be 'game-changer': Indian envoy to SpainThe production of 40 Airbus C295 aircraft in India will create a world-class aerospace ecosystem, according to Indian Ambassador to Spain, ...
Beginning of a new era, says IAF chief as he receives first C295 military transport aircraftIndia has received its first C295 military transport aircraft, marking the beginning of a new era as the nation plans to manufacture 40 of ...
Airbus hands over C295 transport aircraft to IAF, first lot under Rs 22,000 crore projectUnder the agreement, Airbus will deliver the first 16 aircraft from its final assembly line in Seville by 2025, with the remaining 40 to be...
India to ink two landmark military aircraft deals in next few monthsBoth the projects have been sent to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the final approval. “The Tejas contract will be the first t...
Battle for IAF's transport aircraft contract: HAL hops on Avro replacement flightNow, HAL is back in the game, proposing an improved Avro with fresh engines and avionics.
Air Force invites private companies to Rs 10k-cr bid for transport aircraft manufacturing"We have issued the RFP to eight OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and they have five months to respond," Air Force spokesperson Gera...
Italian chopper deal: India bought helicopters Obama rejected as ‘costly’Obamafound the copters too exorbitant to pass muster in 2009. But Indian govt had no such qualms & inked Rs 3,546-cr deal.
- PM, President to get swanky copters
After getting three desi versions of US president’s 'Air Force One', the Indian President and PM are now all set to also acquire 12 swanky ...