Govt inks deal with Airbus for 56 military transport aircraft

The Defence Ministry signed a deal with Airbus and Space SA, Spain, for the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft.

The Ministry of Defence signed a nearly Rs 20,000 crore contract with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain to procure 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft.

The ministry said 16 aircraft would be delivered in a flyaway condition by the Airbus Defence and Space within 48 months of signing the contract.