Why C295 is a game changer for India's defence sector? Know in 5 points

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez launched India's first private military manufacturing facility in Gujarat's Vadodra. Located at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus, the facility will be responsible for the production of Airbus C295 aircraft. Approximately 13,000 parts of the aircraft will be manufactured in India.

This milestone will give a major boost to India's aerospace industry, the manufacturing ecosystem and defence capabilities. C295 aircraft project is a game changer for following reasons:

1.Boost to India's Defence Sector

With inclusion of C295 aircraft into India Air Force and replacing the ageing fleet of the Soviet Antonov An-32 and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Avro 748.marks a significant upgrade in the country's Defence infrsatructure.

2.Modernisation of Air Infrastructure

C295 aircraft is a versatile transport capable of performing variety of missions making it suitable for diverse operational environment.

3.Boost to Employment

This project is expected to have significant influence on employment sector creating more high-skilled jobs for the youth.

4.Building India's Aerospace Infrastructure

This project involves comprehensive training and maintenance infrastructure prompting to establish various training facilities. 

5.Upliftment of Aviation Export

This project will not only fulfil India's domestic needs but also cater to promising future export opportunities.