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India’s air power debate often focuses on fighters and missiles, but the real foundation of military effectiveness is logistics. With limited C‑17 numbers, aging IL‑76 fleets, and no reliable global alternatives, India faces a growing strategic airlift gap. This article explains why developing an indigenous heavy transport aircraft has become a national security necessity.

Earth’s orbit filled with satellites and spacecraft under a rising sun, symbolizing the militarization of space and the next frontier of warfare.

India’s quest for a truly indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) , has long faced one...