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NDTV
4 days ago
- 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.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
India receives Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from 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. 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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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India receives Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from 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. 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.
India Today
24-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard to get Airbus C-295 aircraft soon
The Indian Air Force is enhancing its capabilities along the borders by phasing out older aircraft and replacing them with modern ones. The vintage Avro transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force will soon be replaced by the new C-295MW tactical transport with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Coast Guard is also going to induct C-295 aircraft. According to sources, the induction process is set to begin this year. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the marine version of the C-295 was issued in March 2025 and the Defence Acquisition Council has approved the Acceptance of total of 15 C-295MW aircraft will be procured, out of which nine will be for the Navy and six will be for the Coast Guard. The deadline for submitting commercial bids is December 2025. India signed a deal in 2021 with Spain for 56 C-295MW aircraft. These aircraft are being manufactured in Gujarat's Vadodara. The Indian Air Force has already raised its first C-295 squadron at the Vadodara Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this facility in the presence of the Spanish President. The project is being executed in partnership with the Tata consortium and Airbus. This marks the first time a private Indian company is developing military aircraft per the agreement, 16 aircraft will be manufactured in Spain and delivered to India, while the remaining 40 are being built in India. So far, the Indian Air Force has received 15 C-295 aircraft. The first Made-in-India C-295 is expected to be delivered by August next C-295 can carry between 5 to 10 tons of cargo, transport up to 70 soldiers or 50 paratroopers with full battle gear. It features a rear ramp for paradropping troops and cargo. Designed for tactical missions, the aircraft is capable of low-level flying and can operate from short runways, taking off in just 670 meters and landing in 320 features make it ideal for operations along the Line of Actual Control with China. It can fly for up to 11 hours at a speed of 480 km/h and comes equipped with an indigenous electronic warfare suite. The aircraft can have 24 stretchers during medical evacuation newer aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Super Hercules do not require replacement, the ageing Avro fleet is being replaced by the C-295MW. Other ageing aircraft such as the AN-32 and IL-76 are also due for AN-32 will begin retiring after 2032, and the IL-76 will serve for a few more years. The Air Force has already issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a new medium transport aircraft to replace the AN-32.- EndsTune InMust Watch
