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Nilgiri said:
Will strengthen Embraer and Brazil's hand in the matter if it pans out well:

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Adani partners with Brazil's Embraer to make regional jets in India for first time: Report

The Adani Group has partnered with Brazils Embraer to assemble Embraers regional jets in India, marking the countrys entry into the select group of nations with a commercial aircraft final assembly line. The move is a major boost to PM Modis Make-in-India programme. Details on the site...
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Spitfire9 said:
What can HAL realistically propose for the MTA?
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a) If they (MOD) work something out with the Russians regd the Il-276 at this stage which has been lukewarm process at best given India prefers western powerplant, ongoing production etc. But I guess to have a reference quote for pro/con analysis can help with both analysing and negotiating the main 2 at this stage.

b) Outside shots like the Kawasaki C-2 (unlikely). Same reasoning.
 
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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2084250926337188209

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2084252177762341197

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^^ That's from a 2019 paper. All these capabilities were achieved before obtaining Final Operational Clearance (FOC).

Netra AEW&C during FOC ceremony a couple months ago:

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Rajendra Chola said:
Emb have the best chance at winning but geopolitics may play out. And quite honestly C130 is not a bad one at all as well
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It may not have any bearing on an aircraft best satisfying IAF requirements being selected but I would add commercial prospects in addition to geopolitics in considering which MTA to select.

I suspect that over the years an Indian C-390 FAL would export more aircraft than it would supply to IAF. C-130J risks being uncompetitive compared to C-390 except where its superior rough field and STOL performance is required.

GOI sees India becoming a major defence exporter as a objective. I think a C-390 FAL would achieve much more export success than a C-130J FAL.
 
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Spitfire9 said:
It may not have any bearing on an aircraft best satisfying IAF requirements being selected but I would add commercial prospects in addition to geopolitics in considering which MTA to select.

I suspect that over the years an Indian C-390 FAL would export more aircraft than it would supply to IAF. C-130J risks being uncompetitive compared to C-390 except where its superior rough field and STOL performance is required.

GOI sees India becoming a major defence exporter as a objective. I think a C-390 FAL would achieve much more export success than a C-130J FAL.
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I prefer the C390 as well. But it is on the hands on the decision makers. Embraer presents the best chance for Indian industry to indigenize & build over them. Even C295 doesnt give that opportunity.
JV with Embraer should be also good opportunity for India to leapfrog, with civilian aircraft manufacturing part of deal.
 
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India's defence ministry on Tuesday signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft for Rs 6,800 crore.

The Union Cabinet had, on March 01, 2023, approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft from HAL at a cost of over Rs 6,800 crore, in a major boost to the Government’s efforts to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.

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India's defence ministry signs agreement with HAL to procure 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft for RS 6,800 cr

It has also signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of three Cadet Training Ships in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
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The first batch of HAL's HTT-40 basic trainers have been delivered to IAF, it's also got a new name "Ankur"!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2101010023178727733

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The current ~$750 million order is for 70 aircraft, with option for 36 more.
 
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