Why Airbus believes A400M could land India's Medium Transport Aircraft deal - Asianet Newsable

The Indian Air Force aims to enhance its transport capabilities by acquiring new aircraft through the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. The program has received responses from aerospace manufacturers including Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Embraer. Airbus has submitted the A400M, which has a longer range and greater payload capacity compared to its competitors. Airbus also plans to use the "Make in India" policy to win the potential market. The goal of the MTA program is to quickly transport armored vehicles to the Ladakh region. This contract is crucial for Airbus to sustain its A400M assembly lines.

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