Indian Airpower Gets C-295 Wings; Rajnath Does 'Swastik Se Swagat', Inducts Aircraft Into IAF

Updated on Sep 25, 2023 07:54 pm IST

Indian Air Force formally inducted its first C-295 tactical transport aircraft. The induction ceremony was led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Hindon Air Force base. C-295 has been made for India by global manufacturer Airbus in Seville. The C-295s will gradually replace IAF's ageing Avro-748 fleet in the 2030-31 period. The induction of superior C-295 aircraft will boost IAF's tactical airlift capability. Watch the video for more.

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