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Indian Air Force gets big tactical boost, first Airbus C-295 aircraft inducted into IAF

DNA Monday, 25 September 2023
In a major tactical boost for the Indian Air Force, the C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft has been inducted in the IAF in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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C-295 aircraft inducted into Indian Air Force in Rajnath Singh's presence | Oneindia News 02:25

The first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft was inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Hindon Air Base on Monday. The induction took place in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. On September 20, the C-295 aircraft landed in Gujarat's Vadodara, days after it was handed over...

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