𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐈𝐧-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂-𝟐𝟗𝟓 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

TATA Advanced Systems Limited has successfully rolled out the first #AirbusC295 military transport aircraft from its Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a historic milestone in India’s #aerospace manufacturing journey under the Make in India initiative.

This achievement comes ahead of schedule and represents the first time a private sector facility has produced a #militaryaircraft in India.


The rollout of the first C-295 aircraft from the Vadodara plant is part of a ₹21,935 crore agreement signed in 2021 between India and #Airbus Defence and Space of Spain. Under this contract, 56 aircraft are to be delivered to the Indian Air Force, with 16 supplied in fly-away condition from Seville, Spain, and the remaining 40 manufactured and assembled in India by #TATAAdvancedSystemsLimited. Military training programs


This programme is intended to replace the ageing Avro fleet of the IAF and significantly enhance India’s tactical airlift capability.


It represents a major boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, with approximately 70% of the aircraft components sourced locally. The engines, supplied by #Pratt&Whitney, and certain avionics systems continue to be imported, but the majority of structural assemblies, fuselage sections, and other critical components are being produced within India, including at TATA’s Hyderabad facility.


The C-295 is a versatile twin-turboprop tactical transport aircraft capable of carrying up to 9 tonnes of payload or 71 personnel. It is designed to operate from short and unprepared airstrips, making it ideal for India’s diverse operational environments.


The aircraft can also be configured for medical evacuation, maritime patrol, surveillance, and electronic warfare roles. Its adaptability ensures that it will serve not only the Air Force but also the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, which have placed additional orders for 15 aircraft.


A dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre is also being established in Gujarat to support long-term sustainment.India travel guide


The rollout is being seen as a transformative step for India’s aerospace ecosystem. It is expected to generate thousands of skilled jobs, foster advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strengthen India’s position as a trusted partner in global defence supply chains.


The facility integrates advanced tooling, jigs, testers, and sub-assembly lines, ensuring that India develops expertise in end-to-end aircraft production. This milestone also demonstrates India’s ability to execute complex defence projects within tight timelines, with the first aircraft rolled out months ahead of the planned September 2026 schedule.


source : Indian Defence News


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