C-295 MTA
Indian Air Force › Procurement
56 aircraft to replace Avro HS-748 fleet — first combat aircraft Made in India
Budget
₹21,935 Cr
Timeline
2023–2031
Sector
Indian Air Force
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Near induction — watch for contract award
Contract covers 56 C-295 transport aircraft (16 flyaway from Spain, 40 to be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems). First flyaway aircraft inducted in 2023. Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara was inaugurated in October 2024; first Make-in-India aircraft expected in 2026.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 6/7
Deliveries & FAL Construction
Estimated Budget
₹21,935 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2023–2031
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Air Force
60% Indigenous
C-295 Medium Transport Aircraft is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Deliveries & FAL Construction). 56 aircraft to replace Avro HS-748 fleet — first combat aircraft Made in India
The allocated budget outlay for C-295 MTA is estimated at ₹21,935 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2023–2031.
C-295 MTA is developed in coordination with vendors: Airbus Defence, Tata Advanced Systems.
C-295 MTA targets an indigenous content of 60%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Airbus Defence · Tata Advanced Systems
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