IAF tender for 60 multirole transport aircraft puts Brazil, US and Russia in race

India's Air Force is gearing up to acquire 60 new transport aircraft. Heavyweights like Brazil's Embraer, Americas Lockheed Martin, and Russia's Ilyushin are in the fray as top contenders. Notably, a chunk of these aircraft will be manufactured in India through strategic partnerships, underscoring the nations commitment to strengthening its indigenous defense industry.