Beyond Fighters and Missiles: Why India Must Build Its Own Heavy Transport Aircraft
India’s future military power may depend on something rarely discussed — heavy airlift.
With only 11 C-17s, aging IL-76 aircraft, and no viable global options to buy, India could face a serious strategic logistics gap just as security commitments are expanding across multiple fronts.
My latest deep dive explores why India may need to build its own indigenous heavy transport aircraft — and what that means for military doctrine, geopolitics, and aerospace industry growth.
📖 Read the full Strategic Vanguard analysis: https://www.strategicvanguard.com/post/india-heavy-transport-aircraft-indigenous-strategy
🎥 Watch the long-form video: https://youtu.be/udom4agpEAU
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