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

India’s Ministry of Defence has completed technical evaluations for the IAF’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.

The programme involves selecting a new military transport aircraft to replace or supplement existing fleets.

Contenders include the Airbus A400M, Lockheed Martin C-130J, and Embraer C-390.

The move signals progress toward finalizing a procurement decision for the Indian Air Force.