Transport Aircraft for IAF

[uddu]

As their roles increase, it's better to increase the order for C-295 and the upcoming C-390 and dedicate around 10% of the fleet for that specific role.

IAF Plans to Equip C-17, C-130, and C-295 with Air Dropped Canisterised Swarm Drones to Conduct 500km+ Range Precision Strikes
https://defence.in/threads/iaf-plans-to ... kes.17379/
06 April 2026

[Rakesh]

Mahindra–Embraer Talks in Brazil Set Stage for High-Stakes IAF MTA Contest
https://bharatshakti.in/mahindra-embrae ... a-contest/
12 April 2026

[uddu]

IAF Fast-Tracks Domestic Manufacturing of IL-76 and IL-78 Components to Ensure Readiness Amid Russian Supply Disruptions
https://defence.in/threads/iaf-fast-tra ... ons.17736/
12-05-2026
Throughout March and April 2026, the IAF rolled out a series of targeted procurement actions to ensure the steady availability of crucial aviation components.

[Tanaji]

Mahindra–Embraer Talks in Brazil Set Stage for High-Stakes IAF MTA Contest
https://bharatshakti.in/mahindra-embrae ... a-contest/
12 April 2026

Only the IAF can have a contest that pits turboprops with turbofans and aircrafts with payload capacities ranging from 19T to 36T.

[ashthor]

Suggestions on what can we do for the HS 748 Avro fleet?
Testbeds? VIP transport? can we turn them into tankers(for our increasing helicopter fleet the LCH and others) ?

[rajkumar]

Suggestions on what can we do for the HS 748 Avro fleet?
Testbeds? VIP transport? can we turn them into tankers(for our increasing helicopter fleet the LCH and others) ?

Make them into gate guardians. They airframes are probably approaching the end of their design life so unless you want to extend them by doing expensive upgrades.

[uddu]

When will India Build Its Own Passenger Aircraft? | HAL CMD DK Sunil | Episode 54
TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Future of Indian Civil Aircraft
00:29 — Why Aerospace & Air Power Matter
01:49 — Introduction to HAL & DK Sunil
03:24 — Journey Into Aerospace Engineering
05:38 — Multidisciplinary Nature of Aircraft Design
07:45 — Passion, Innovation & Engineering Mindset
08:39 — Why India Needs Indigenous Aerospace Industry
10:55 — Importance of Aircraft Software Control
13:31 — Future of Civil Aviation in India
16:42 — Aerospace Engineering Careers & Work Culture
19:07 — MATLAB, Simulation & Control Systems
21:18 — Material Science & Gas Turbine Opportunities
24:50 — AI, Sensor Fusion & Avionics Future
26:26 — Aircraft Manufacturing Challenges
29:38 — Aircraft Safety & Simulation Testing
31:21 — Future Technologies in Aviation
33:50 — Open Source UAV & Drone Ecosystem
35:02 — Faster Aircraft Development Using Digital Twins
38:16 — Global Aerospace Supply Chain Challenges
41:10 — Career Scope in Material Science & Composites
42:39 — Future of Drones & UAV Warfare
46:29 — Aerospace Startup Opportunities in India
49:19 — Advice for Aerospace Engineering Students
53:30 — When Will India Build Its Own Passenger Aircraft?
55:02 — Future of Gas Turbine Technology