First-ever military plane made in India by private firm takes flight| C295| Airbus| Tata| Air Force

India achieved a major milestone in defence manufacturing on June 10 as the first "Made in India" Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara. The successful flight marks a significant step in the aircraft's post-production testing process and highlights India's growing capabilities in aerospace and defence manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative. In a social media post, Airbus Defence described the maiden flight as a landmark moment for Indian aviation and defence, calling it a crucial stage in the C295 programme.