Tata-Airbus C-295 facility launch: How India’s first privately built military aircraft will transform defence capabilities

The Tata-Airbus aircraft facility in Vadodara is set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez. The facility will manufacture 40 C-295 transport aircraft, with the first unit scheduled for completion by September 2026. This initiative aims to bolster India's aerospace capabilities, create thousands of jobs, and enhance indigenous manufacturing in the defence sector.