New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Indian Air Force is short of Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft (AWACS) systems. What are the current plans to fill the gap? Can you share updates regarding the ongoing indigenous AWACS (Netra Mk II) development involving ex Air India A320/21 and the status of the AEWC Netra Mk.1A?
Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems are a vital component of modern air power, and the Indian Air Force recognises the need to strengthen this capability in adequate numbers. To bridge the gap, we are pursuing multiple projects that will substantially enhance our airborne surveillance and command network in the coming years.
The AEW&C Mk.IA programme, based on the Embraer-145 platform, is being developed by the Ce...