{"id":1305887,"date":"2026-02-07T10:35:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T05:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1305887"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T05:05:44","slug":"tata-airbus-make-indias-1st-100-make-in-india-military-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/tata-airbus-make-indias-1st-100-make-in-india-military-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"Tata-Airbus Make India&#8217;s 1st 100% Make In India Military Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> is expected to <strong>officiate the rollout of the first military transport aircraft<\/strong> assembled in India by the Tata-Airbus joint venture later this year, marking a significant milestone in the country\u2019s defence manufacturing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-07-at-10.34.25-AM-1024x583.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1305896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-07-at-10.34.25-AM-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-07-at-10.34.25-AM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-07-at-10.34.25-AM-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-07-at-10.34.25-AM.png 1230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Milestone for \u201cMake in India\u201d in Aerospace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft in focus is the <strong>Airbus C295<\/strong>, a medium-lift <strong>military transport aircraft<\/strong> that will be delivered to the <strong>Ministry of Defence<\/strong> following its assembly at the <strong>Vadodara facility<\/strong> in Gujarat \u2014 a joint venture between <strong>Tata Advanced Systems Limited<\/strong> and <strong>Airbus Defence and Space<\/strong>. This rollout is expected in the <strong>second half of 2026<\/strong>, with PM Modi likely to preside over the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>first \u201cMade in India\u201d project<\/strong> from Tata-Airbus\u2019 Vadodara assembly line, reflecting a significant step toward self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Local Content and Production Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In manufacturing the C295 aircraft, approximately <strong>70 % of components are sourced in India<\/strong>, while the remaining 30 % \u2014 including engines supplied by <strong>Pratt &amp; Whitney (U.S.)<\/strong> \u2014 are imported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under India\u2019s contract with the Defence Ministry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>16 aircraft<\/strong> have already been delivered from Airbus\u2019 <strong>Spanish facility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40 aircraft<\/strong> are scheduled to be produced and delivered from the <strong>Vadodara line<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/aerospace-defence\/pm-modi-expected-to-officiate-at-rollout-of-first-tata-airbus-aircraft-from-vadodara-facility\/127924659\">forming the majority<\/a> of the total <strong>56-aircraft order<\/strong> for the <strong>Indian Air Force (IAF)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Airbus officials have noted that transitioning production to India is \u201ca big step,\u201d with all subsequent aircraft coming from the domestic assembly line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader Industrial and Strategic Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tata-Airbus final assembly line in Vadodara \u2014 inaugurated in <strong>October 2024<\/strong> \u2014 illustrates India\u2019s expanding role in defence manufacturing and the effectiveness of the <strong>\u201cMake in India\u201d initiative<\/strong>. The facility is not only fulfilling IAF commitments but is also expected to support future deliveries to <strong>regional markets<\/strong>, representing a potential export and industrial growth frontier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Airbus&#8217; growing footprint in India, including expanded engineering and digital operations and relocating its Bengaluru office to a larger campus, signals deeper integration with Indian talent and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Transformative Development for Indian Defence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is poised to be a <strong>transformative milestone<\/strong> \u2014 combining domestic skill development, investment in high-technology manufacturing, global aerospace partnerships, and future defence export potential \u2014 all while strengthening India\u2019s strategic manufacturing base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/tataairbus-c-295-aircraft-key-features-5000-km-range-11-hours-endurance-multi-mission-vadodara-pm-modi-india-spain-11730095646606.html\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to officiate the rollout of the first military transport aircraft assembled in India by the Tata-Airbus joint venture later this year, marking a significant milestone in the country\u2019s defence manufacturing journey. 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