PM Modi hails India's C-295 aircraft as milestoneC-295 aircraft as milestone for self-reliance push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the maiden flight of the made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft on Sunday during his radio program Mann Ki Baat, marking a milestone for India's defense manufacturing sector.
The aircraft, assembled by Tata Advanced Systems with Airbus, will boost the country's aerospace capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign imports. This development matters as it demonstrates India's growing progress toward becoming a self-reliant defense powerhouse in the region.
- The C-295 can carry up to 71 troops or 12 tons of cargo, making it vital for India's diverse military operations.
- Tata Advanced Systems began its aerospace partnership with Airbus in 2007, assembling helicopters before expanding to transport planes.
- India imported over 70% of its defense equipment in 2014, a figure that has dropped significantly since the Atmanirbharta initiative launched.
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India and Pakistan remain locked in a high-stakes standoff over Kashmir, cross-border militancy, and military signaling, now compounded by a simultaneous flare-up between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. Recent events include India's naval confinement of Pakistan's fleet during Operation Sindoor, a deadly militant attack on Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi, and the apprehension of a Pakistani intruder crossing the Line of Control by the Indian Army. The situation is at a critical juncture, with escalating military actions, cross-border strikes, and militant activity threatening to widen the conflict.
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