Vikas Uttamrao Thombare
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Wings of change- C-295 MRTT
By Vikas Uttamrao Thombare C 295 is a twin turboprop tactical transport aircraft manufactured by Airbus Defence & Space. On 24 July 2012, IAF issued an RFI for 56 transport planes at a cost of roughly $ 2.5 billion & on 13 May 2015, India finalised a deal for a complement of 56 aircraft with…
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Defense scenario in 2021
By Vikas Uttamrao Thombare BIG TICKET PURCHASES: – Tejas mk 1A: – On 14 January 2021, CCS approved the procurement of 83 Tejas (73Tejas mk1A + 10 Tejas mk1 trainer) at a cost of Rs 45,696 crore along with funds directed towards development of infrastructure worth around Rs 1202 crore. Airbus C-295 deal: – The…
