A400M vs C-130J vs C-390: India’s hunt for a new military transport aircraft enters next stage

India’s defense ministry is nearing a decision on the Air Force’s new transport aircraft. Technical evaluations of three foreign vendor proposals have now been completed. The program aims to replace aging aircraft and enhance tactical airlift capabilities. A formal request for proposals will soon be issued to shortlisted vendors. This initiative emphasizes indigenous manufacturing and technology transfer for self-reliance.