India’s ‘eye in the sky’ Netra AEW&C system gets Final Operational Clearance
India's indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control system has received Final Operational Clearance. The system, integrated on Embraer aircraft, enhances the Indian Air Force's surveillance and network-centric warfare capabilities.
Why it matters
Achieving this milestone strengthens India's defense autonomy and regional security posture by reducing reliance on foreign surveillance technology.
The indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, which played a pivotal role as a force multiplier for the Indian Air Force in the 2019 Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor last year, was accorded Final Operational Clearance (FOC) on Thursday.
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