India Issues ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for New Transport Aircraft
The Indian Air Force has moved closer to a ₹1 lakh crore deal to acquire new medium transport aircraft, aiming to replace its aging An-32 fleet. The Ministry of Defence has floated a tender for the significant procurement.
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IAF moves closer to Rs 1 lakh crore transport aircraft deal to replace ageing An-32 fleet
The Indian Air Force is seeking sixty new medium transport aircraft. This procurement aims to replace the Soviet-era AN-32 fleet currently in service. Several international manufacturers are competing to supply these vital new aircraft. The new planes will enhance India's strategic and tactical airlift capabilities significantly. This modernization will also bolster disaster relief and humanitarian aid operations.
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Read full article →Defence ministry floats ₹1 lakh-crore tender to buy medium transport aircraft
The IAF, the world’s fourth largest, is looking for a new transport aircraft with an 18- to 30-tonne cargo carrying capacity to meet its growing airlift needs.
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