India Aims for 15 More C-295 Transport Aircraft from Airbus

• India seeks to procure 15 additional C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus, beyond the 56 already contracted.
• 12 aircraft will be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL), while three will be in fly-away condition.
• The Tata Aircraft Complex at Vadodara will be the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India.
• The 15 aircraft are for the maritime reconnaissance role being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
• The Defence Ministry signed a ₹21,935-crore contract with Airbus Defence and Space SA, Spain, in September 2021.
• A substantial proportion of C-295 components, sub-assemblies, and major component assemblies of aero structure are planned to be manufactured in India.