Airbus Defence and Space

published-thin-upgradeTier B
Country: Spain / European Union

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At a Glance

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What It Is

Airbus Defence and Space is the military-aircraft and space division of Airbus SE, producing the C295 transport, A400M airlifter, Eurofighter (via the consortium) and military satellites and communications. In India its flagship programme is the C295: 56 aircraft contracted in 2021, with Tata Advanced Systems building a final assembly line in Vadodara - the first military aircraft assembly line of its kind in India.

Sources

  1. airbus.com-India formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraftOfficial
    India formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft
    airbus.com·accessed 2026-09-02
  2. pib.gov.in-Prime Minister & Spanish counterpart jointly inaugurate C295 final assembly line (PIB)Official
    Prime Minister & Spanish counterpart jointly inaugurate C295 final assembly line (PIB)
    pib.gov.in·accessed 2026-09-02
  3. tataadvancedsystems.com-Airbus C295 - Tata Advanced SystemsOfficial
    Airbus C295 - Tata Advanced Systems
    tataadvancedsystems.com·accessed 2026-09-02

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