Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:56am on 11 Jun 2026,Thursday India
India's first domestically manufactured C-295 military transport aircraft has successfully completed its maiden test flight, marking a major milestone for the country's aerospace and defence manufacturing sector. Built at the Tata-Airbus facility in Gujarat, the aircraft is part of India's effort to boost indigenous defence production under the 'Make in India' initiative. The C-295 will eventually replace the Indian Air Force's ageing Avro fleet and strengthen tactical airlift capabilities. A total of 56 aircraft are being procured, with 40 to be built in India. Defence officials said the successful flight is a significant step towards self-reliance in military aviation.
