Sixteen C295s would be provided in flyaway condition by a Tata/Airbus team and 40 more from a new Indian production line. The proposals will now be considered by India’s defense cabinet committee for final approval.

India’s plan to procure midair refueler aircraft is progressing well, the country’s defense minister says, marking a major step to increase the operational reach of the air force.

India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is under fire from the country’s audit watchdog, which found “deficiencies and shortfalls” in the aircraft, throwing into question its readiness to be inducted into the Indian air force (IAF).