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    Question

    What is the purpose of the C-295MW transport aircraft

    received by the Indian Air Force from Airbus?
    A To replace the ageing Avro aircraft in the Indian Air Force's fleet. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To enhance the Indian Air Force's fighter jet capabilities. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To provide surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To serve as a cargo aircraft for civilian use. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To support search and rescue operations in mountainous regions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Indian Air Force received the first C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari formally received symbolic keys to the first aircraft at the Airbus facility in Seville, Spain. The 56 C-295 aircraft will replace the ageing Avro aircraft. Under the contract, 16 aircraft will come in fly-away condition from Seville while 40 will be manufactured by Airbus jointly with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL).  In September 2021, the Defence Ministry signed a ₹22,000-crore deal with Airbus and Space S.A., Spain for procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft to replace the Avro aircraft in service with the IAF. C-295 aircraft deal is valued at around $2.5 billion, and it will significantly impact bilateral relations as well as economic ties between India and Spain.

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