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C-390, C-130J and A400M compete for India’s potential 60-aircraft airlifter requirement

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India is preparing what could become one of the world’s largest military transport aircraft purchases, with Embraer’s C-390, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J and Airbus’ A400M competing for a requirement of up to 60 aircraft. The decision is likely to weigh industrial, strategic and support considerations alongside performance.

Discovered 2026-08-29T00:12:22.324901-07:00 | 2026-08-29T00:12:22.324901-07:00

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  • A requirement for up to 60 aircraft would represent a major military transport procurement and a significant opportunity for the selected manufacturer.
  • The competition spans three substantially different airlifters, making platform performance only one part of the decision alongside industrial, strategic and sustainment considerations.
  • The outcome could shape India’s future airlift capacity and the positioning of Embraer, Airbus and Lockheed Martin in one of the world’s largest defense markets.

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