India and Spain Launch First Private Military Aircraft Plant

Prime Minister Modi and Spanish PM Sanchez inaugurate the Tata-Airbus C295 facility in Vadodara, enhancing India's defense manufacturing capabilities.

The Vadodara plant will produce 40 of the 56 Airbus C295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force under a $2.5 billion contract signed in 2021.
This initiative marks India's first private sector military aircraft production, aligning with the 'Make in India' mission.
The collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus Spain is expected to boost India's aerospace industry and attract further European investments.
The plant is part of efforts to modernize India's defense sector, transitioning from a traditional importer to an exporter of military equipment.
The first 'Made in India' C295 aircraft is anticipated to be delivered by 2026, with the entire fleet completed by 2031.