Current Affairs - Defence

The TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, India, is specifically designed for the manufacturing of C-295 military aircraft. This project marks India's first private sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft and is a collaborative effort between Tatas, public sector units like Bharat Electronics Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Ltd, and various private Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Under the C-295 program, a total of 56 aircraft will be delivered, with 16 being directly delivered by Airbus from Spain and 40 being manufactured in India.

The Indian Navy launched the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named 'Abhay,' on October 25 at L&T, Kattupalli. 'Abhay' is built by GRSE as part of an eight-ship contract with the Ministry of Defense (MoD) to replace the Abhay-class ASW corvettes. Notably, over 80% of the materials used in its construction are indigenous, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and promoting self-reliance in defense shipbuilding. This development enhances local production and employment opportunities in the defence sector.