The IAF on Monday formally inducted the first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Hindan airbase in Ghaziabad.
He exuded confidence that the latest induction will bolster medium lift tactical capability of the IAF. He termed the defence and aerospace sectors as the two important pillars for making India self-reliant in the coming years.
Rajnath also inaugurated Bharat Drone Shakti 2023, a first-of-its-kind two-day drone exhibition cum display was inaugurated at the airbase.
The expo has been jointly organised by IAF and Drone Federation of India (DFI). The event features over 75 drone start-ups from across the country.
