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IAF inducts C-295 tactical aircraft, first of 56 'Rhinos'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 26 September 2023
India has formally inducted its first C-295 tactical military airlift aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF). Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of the defence and aerospace sectors for India's self-reliance. The first squadron of C-295 aircraft will be based in Vadodara, Gujarat. The initial 16 planes will be delivered by Airbus Defence and Space, with the remaining 40 to be produced at the Tata-Airbus facility.
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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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