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Military · Tuesday, 18 August 2026

India issues $10.5B RFP for 60 medium transport aircraft

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

The Indian Ministry of Defence has issued a request for proposals for 60 medium transport aircraft to replace its aging An-32 and Il-76 fleets.

TL;DR

The competition pits Lockheed Martin’s C-130J against Embraer’s C-390, with the requirement for domestic final assembly and maintenance. This major procurement program is a significant step in India's military modernization and domestic manufacturing initiative.

AeroTime17 Aug, 15:56 BST
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