1. India's first Made-in-India C-295 aircraft nears completion as IAF pushes faster modernisation

India's first Made-in-India C-295 aircraft nears completion as IAF pushes faster modernisation

India

  • India's first locally manufactured C-295 military transport aircraft could be ready within one or two months.
  • Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said the aircraft is undergoing testing, with minor production issues being resolved.
  • Under a ₹21,935-crore deal, 16 C-295 aircraft are to arrive from abroad, while 40 will be manufactured in India.
  • Singh urged, the Indian Air Force needs to upgrade faster, as new fighter jets and aircraft are facing delays.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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