The Indian Air Force has received the Final Operational Clearance for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, marking a key milestone in India's airborne surveillance programme. According to DRDO, the Embraer ERJ-145-based "flying radar station" enhances long-range aerial surveillance, battle management and situational awareness, while officials highlighted its operational reliability and role during Operation Sindoor and the Balakot air strikes Show more Show less
India’s ‘eye in the sky’ Netra AEW&C system gets final Ops clearance, boosts air surveillance
The Indian Air Force has received the Final Operational Clearance for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, marking a key milestone in India's airborne surveillance programme. According to DRDO, the Embraer ERJ-145-based "flying radar station" enhances long-range aerial surveillance, battle management and situational awareness, while officials highlighted its operational reliability and role during Operation Sindoor and the Balakot air strikes






