India Achieves Major Defence Milestone with C-295 Test Flight

India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence and aviation sectors as the first Made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight. The aircraft took off from the Final Assembly Line facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, and completed the flight safely, marking a major achievement for the country's aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

The aircraft is the first among 40 C-295 planes being manufactured in India in partnership with Airbus. Defence experts view the successful flight as a major step forward in strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production. The Indian Air Force (IAF) congratulated the entire team involved in achieving this landmark accomplishment.