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EYES IN THE SKY: INDIA'S PUSH FOR ADVANCED AEW&C CAPABILITIES
SP’s Aviation
|Issue 1, 2025
India's AEW&C modernising efforts are now geared up for critical decisions amid delays

IN A CRUCIAL DEVELOPMENT, THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MoD) is geared up to address the delays over the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems and aircraft. It is reported that MoD will add six Mk1A aircraft worth *9,000 crore while the developmental work on the six Mk-2 aircraft, with bigger second-hand Airbus-321 planes bought from Air India, is already in an advanced stage which costs ₹10,990 crore.
In its capability outlook, IAF is planning to acquire 12 Mk1A and Mk-2 AEW&C which will add to the existing fleet of three Netra Mk1 and three Phalcon Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS). Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems are among the most critical components of modern military arsenals for enhanced situational awareness, command, control, and intelligence capabilities.
These systems use radar and other sensors mounted on aircraft to detect and track airborne targets, directing military operations effectively. In the context of India, Airborne AEW&C and AWACS modernisation programmes are critical components of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) strategy to enhance its air defence capabilities. AEW&C modernisation is not just about enhancing radar range but also about integrating data and communications systems that can provide real-time information to all layers of the military's defence infrastructure.
As regional security dynamics in South Asia evolve, India has placed a strong emphasis on modernising its aerial surveillance systems, incorporating cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring that its radar and communication systems can counter emerging threats effectively.
On the other hand, China and Pakistan are actively advancing their AEW&C programmes to maintain or enhance their air superiority.
India's AEW&C Development.
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