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6 days ago
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India receives last of 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain
'Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, along with senior officials from Indian Air Force, received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marks an important milestone in strengthening India's defense capabilities,' the embassy said in a post on X. Indian embassy in Spain on Saturday said that the delivery was two months ahead of the schedule, marking an important milestone in Indian defence capabilities. Seville: Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik alongwith other senior officials received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. The Airbus C295 is a robust, reliable and highly versatile tactical transport aircraft designed for missions ranging from troop and cargo transport, maritime patrol, airborne warning, surveillance and reconnaissance, to signals intelligence, armed close air support, medical evacuation, VIP transport and airborne firefighting. It is the world's most versatile and efficient multi-role tactical airlifter. With more than 300 aircraft under contract, the C295 has an outstanding reliability record and proves itself to be a highly efficient aircraft every day. The C295 is the perfect workhorse, offering unparalleled versatility and proven reliability to meet the needs of armed forces, governments and NGOs. Bilateral partnership in defence sector between both the countries has witnessed rapid growth in recent years. The procurement of 56 C295 aircraft from Airbus Spain in a USD 2.5 billion contract, 40 of which will be made in India by Tata Advanced Systems, represents the first Make in India project in the defence aircraft sector. The Chief of Indian Air Force ACM VR Chaudhari presided the handing over of the first C295 Aircraft to Indian government on September 13, 2023 in Seville, as per a statement by the MEA. This report is auto generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Op Sindoor gave global visibility to Indian weapons. Defence exports now shape our soft power
India.com
04-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
After Rafale, India receives 16 of the world's most versatile, efficient multi-role tactical airlifter from…, has flight endurance up to 11 hours, set to replace…
India is enhancing its defence capabilities through the diversification of military partners. While maintaining its long-standing relationship with Russia and building ties with France, India is also expanding its arsenal with strategic acquisitions across nations such as Spain. These actions indicate India's resolve to establish a more powerful and self-reliant military. Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, along with other senior officials, received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. The Indian embassy in Spain on Saturday said that the delivery was two months ahead of schedule, marking an important milestone in Indian defence capabilities. Sharing a post on X(formerly Twitter), the embassy stated,' Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, along with senior officials from Indian Air Force, received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marks an important milestone in strengthening India's defense capabilities.' The Airbus C295 is a robust, reliable and highly versatile tactical transport aircraft designed for missions ranging from troop and cargo transport, maritime patrol, airborne warning, surveillance and reconnaissance, to signals intelligence, armed close air support, medical evacuation, VIP transport and airborne firefighting. It is the world's most versatile and efficient multi-role tactical airlifter, reported news agency ANI. With more than 300 aircraft under contract, the C295 has an outstanding reliability record and proves itself to be a highly efficient aircraft every day. The C295 is the perfect workhorse, offering unparalleled versatility and proven reliability to meet the needs of armed forces, governments and NGOs. Bilateral partnership in defence sector between the countries has witnessed rapid growth in recent years. The procurement of 56 C295 aircraft from Airbus Spain in a USD 2.5 billion contract, 40 of which will be made in India by Tata Advanced Systems, represents the first Make in India project in the defence aircraft sector. According to the statement by the MEA, the Chief of Indian Air Force ACM VR Chaudhari presided the handing over of the first C295 Aircraft to the Indian government on September 13, 2023, in Seville. The C-295, a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology, is set to replace the ageing Avro aircraft of the IAF. The aircraft, with a flight endurance of up to 11 hours, is a versatile and efficient tactical transport aircraft. India signed a contract with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain, for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF in Sep 2021.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India receives Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain
India today received the last of its 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain, marking an important milestone in strengthening its defence capabilities, the Indian Embassy in Spain C-295, a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology, is set to replace the ageing Avro aircraft of the IAF. Show more Show less
NDTV
03-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Last Of 16 Airbus C-295 Aircraft Delivered To India By Spain
India on Saturday received the last of its 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain, marking an important milestone in strengthening its defence capabilities, the Indian Embassy in Spain said. The C-295, a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology, is set to replace the ageing Avro aircraft of the IAF. Indian Ambassador to Spain Dinesh K Patnaik, along with senior Indian Air Force officials, received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville, the Indian mission posted on social media. "The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marks an important milestone in strengthening India's defence capabilities," it added. Ambassador @DineshKPatnaik, along with senior officials from Indian Air Force, received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marks an important milestone… — India in Spain (@IndiainSpain) August 2, 2025 The aircraft, with a flight endurance of up to 11 hours, is a versatile and efficient tactical transport aircraft. India signed a contract with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain, for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF in Sep 2021. Under the C-295 programme, a total of 56 aircraft are to be delivered, of which 16 were to be delivered directly by Airbus from Spain, and the remaining 40 will be manufactured in India. Spain fulfilled that commitment on Saturday by handing over the last of the 16 aircraft. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, had jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat, in October last year. TASL is responsible for making these 40 aircraft in India. This facility becomes the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. It will involve the full development of a complete ecosystem from the manufacture to assembly, test and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft. Apart from Tatas, leading defence public sector units such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Dynamics Ltd, as well as private Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will contribute to this programme.
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03-08-2025
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Major defence milestone: India receives final Airbus C-295 transport aircraft from Spain
India has received the last of 16 C-295 transport aircraft from Spain, marking a key step in the Indian Air Force's fleet upgrade. The delivery, part of a larger deal involving aircraft manufacturing in India, boosts the country's defence capabilities and domestic aerospace industry. read more India on Saturday received the final unit of 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain, marking a significant step forward in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) modernisation drive, the Indian Embassy in Spain announced. The C-295, a tactical transport aircraft with a 5–10 tonne capacity and modern avionics, is set to replace the IAF's ageing Avro fleet. With an endurance of up to 11 hours, the aircraft is known for its versatility and efficiency in a range of military operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Indian Ambassador to Spain Dinesh K Patnaik, along with senior IAF officials, took delivery of the aircraft at Airbus's Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. 'The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marks an important milestone in strengthening India's defence capabilities,' the embassy said on social media. India signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space in September 2021 for 56 C-295MW aircraft. Under the agreement, 16 aircraft were to be delivered from Spain in flyaway condition, while the remaining 40 will be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). The final Spanish delivery fulfills Airbus's initial commitment under the deal. In October last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Manufacturing Facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. This site will house India's first-ever private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft, operated by TASL. The Indian facility will not only assemble but also support the full production ecosystem—from manufacturing and testing to delivery and lifecycle maintenance. The programme also brings together a consortium of Indian defence players, including Bharat Electronics Ltd, Bharat Dynamics Ltd, and several private MSMEs, making it one of the most significant public-private defence collaborations in recent years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
