
Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year
India TV NewsYearender 2024: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing facility for C-295 aircraft. Establishment of C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility A landmark achievement in India's defence sector was the inauguration of its first private military aircraft manufacturing plant in Gujarat's Vadodara. Induction of C-295 aircraft into the Indian Air Force The IAF began receiving C-295 aircraft from Airbus's facility in Spain, with six aircraft delivered by October 2024. Image Source : X/@ADGPIAkashteer is an Indian Air Defence Control & Reporting System developed by Bharat Electronics Limited.
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