India's First Locally Built Airbus C295

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India is rolling out its first locally made Airbus C295 military transport plane assembled by Tata Advanced Systems in Vadodara. Out of 56 planes ordered in a ₹21,935 crore deal, 40 are being built domestically. This marks the first time a private Indian company is manufacturing full-scale military aircraft, involving 37 Indian suppliers and expected to generate up to 3,000 direct jobs in Vadodara. The C295 will replace the old Avro-748 fleet and is capable of high-altitude missions with short takeoff and landing, suitable for regions like Ladakh. The project boosts border security, reduces imports, and strengthens India's position in global defense manufacturing.