India’s first private military aircraft factory has been inaugurated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez inaugurated the Tata-Airbus factory in Vadodara, Gujarat on Monday (October 28).
According to Indian media sources, the factory will manufacture the C295 military aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will manufacture the aircraft in collaboration with Airbus. This will be India’s first private military aircraft factory.
India wants to strengthen its defense system. At the same time, Spain wants to increase its investment in India. The expectations of both countries are being fulfilled through this project.
According to reports, Sanchez was greeted with a parade in Vadodara. Then he and Modi inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex.
In 2021, India’s Ministry of Defense signed a $2.5 billion deal with Airbus Defense and Space to buy 56 C295 cargo and troop transport aircraft.
Of these, 16 aircraft were built in Spain and delivered to India last year. The remaining 40 will be manufactured in India. The first Made in India C295 aircraft will be manufactured at the Vadodara factory in 2026.
