India to Triple Airborne Surveillance Fleet to 18 Aircraft by 2028
India is undertaking a major expansion of its airborne early warning and control capabilities to strengthen air defence. The induction of new Netra Mk-1A aircraft is set to triple the indigenous fleet from six to eighteen platforms by 2028. A follow-on programme, the Netra Mk-2, aims to deliver more advanced indigenous AWACS aircraft by 2032. Together, these systems are designed to provide comprehensive battlespace awareness across multiple threat scenarios. The initiative reflects India's broader push toward self-reliant defence technology development.
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