(a) whether India has decided to develop its indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any help from other countries would be sought for this project; and
(d) if so, the details in this regard?
(a) whether India has decided to develop its indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any help from other countries would be sought for this project; and
(d) if so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Indian Air Force and Defence Research and Development Organisation have jointly carried out a study and evolved the system level requirements for an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The project proposal is under evaluation at DRDO HQrs.
(c) It is envisaged that help from other countries may be required for a suitably modified aircraft platform. Limited consultancy may also be required for technologies such as system engineering and system integration.
(d) Such details are to be worked out.