India to Roll Out First Domestically Built C-295 Military Aircraft by September 2026
India’s First Indigenous C-295 Military Aircraft to Roll Out by September 2026 India is set to achieve a landmark milestone in its defence manufacturing journey with the rollout of its first domestically built C-295 military transport aircraft by September 2026. The announcement was confirmed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during bilateral discussions with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, underscoring the growing depth of defence and industrial cooperation between India and Spain. The development marks a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defence production under the broader “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, while also strengthening New Delhi’s strategic partnerships with key European nations. Vadodara Facility: A Historic First for India’s Private Sector Airbus-Tata C-295 military transport aircraft under assembly at Vadodara facility in India The C-295 aircraft will roll out from the Airbus-Tata final assembly line in Vadodara...