What Happened
New Delhi Issues RFP for Multi-Role Transport Aircraft
The Indian government has issued a formal request for proposals to procure 60 new Multi-Role Transport Aircraft for the Indian Air Force, valued at approximately $10.4 billion. The program aims to replace the aging Antonov An-32 fleet and bridge the capability gap between light and heavy strategic transports. The tender targets airlifters in the 18 to 30-tonne payload class, with key benchmarks set for rough, high-altitude strips. The new airlifters will handle various tasks, including troop transport and humanitarian operations. This development was reported by an unknown source.