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India launches $11–12 billion tender for at least 60 medium military transports

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India’s Ministry of Defence has issued an RFP for at least 60 Medium Transport Aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force’s aging Soviet-era An-32 fleet. Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Airbus are expected to compete, with the tender requiring 60% local manufacturing through partnerships with Indian firms.

Discovered 2026-08-13T02:53:27.525743-07:00 | 2026-08-13T02:53:27.525743-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The roughly ₹1 lakh crore ($11–12 billion) competition is a major military airlift procurement and could determine the IAF’s next-generation medium transport fleet.
  • Replacing the An-32 fleet creates a substantial installed-base opportunity for the winning manufacturer, including long-term sustainment and MRO work.
  • The 60% local-manufacturing requirement makes industrial participation and Indian partnerships central to the bid—not merely aircraft price or performance.

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indiastrategic.in aviationnews.eu defence.in opex360.com aviation-defence-universe.com India Defense News
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