Netra AEW&C System Context: The indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system has received Final Operational Clearance (FOC). It serves as a major force multiplier for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and played a crucial role during the 2019 Balakot air strikes and Operation Sindoor. About Netra AEW&C Developed indigenously by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru, under the DRDO. Integrated on the Brazilian Embraer EMB-145I aircraft platform. India is the fifth country in the world to develop indigenous AEW&C capability. Objective The Netra programme was launched to establish indigenous capabilities in airborne surveillance and early warning systems. It enhances the Indian Air Force's ability to monitor national airspace, detect hostile activities, protect sensitive borders, and support network-centric military operations through real-time intelligence and coordination.
