The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed two major contracts to advance the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) MK-II Programme.
The Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS) engaged AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) to convert six commercial A321 aircraft into green configurations.
Adani Defence Systems and Technologies (ADSTL) was onboarded as the Development Cum Production Partner for integrating critical mission systems.
To develop advanced airborne surveillance and command capabilities natively.
Key: Transitions from imported platforms to domestic integration by leveraging private industry (ADSTL) and public sector (AIESL).
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An airborne radar system designed to detect aircraft, ships, and vehicles at long ranges and control and command the battle space in an air engagement.
A Bengaluru-based laboratory of the DRDO dedicated to the design and development of airborne surveillance systems.