Question : HELICOPTER -BORNE EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS



(a) whether the Government proposes to purchase helicopter-borne early warning systems to boost defence aviation wing;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether such a system is also proposed to be used to tackle naxal activities in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether it is proposed to be done under Public Partnership and if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) to (e): Does not arise.