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    Question

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

    aircraft received by the Indian Air Force from Airbus?
    A To enhance naval capabilitie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To replace ageing fighter jets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To transport cargo and troops Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To serve as a reconnaissance aircraft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To conduct aerial refueling operations 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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