A400M vs C-130J vs C-390: India’s hunt for a new military transport aircraft enters next stage

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India's defense ministry is preparing to select a new military transport aircraft after completing technical evaluations of proposals for the A400M, C-130J, and C-390 models. The program aims to replace aging aircraft, enhance tactical airlift capabilities, and promote indigenous manufacturing and technology transfer.

India's defense ministry is nearing a decision on the Air Force's new transport aircraft. Technical evaluations of three foreign vendor proposals have now been completed. The program aims to replace aging aircraft and enhance tactical airlift capabilities. A formal request for proposals will soon be issued to shortlisted vendors. This initiative emphasizes indigenous manufacturing and technology transfer for self-reliance.