IAF slammed for damage to crucial aerostat radar

New Delhi: IAF's capabilities to monitor low-level flying enemy aircraft have taken a hit as one of its two aerostat radars deployed along the Pakistan border was damaged in an accident in 2009 due to "failure" of its three officers and is likely to be operational only by next year.
A CAG report tabled in Parliament today said that a Court of Inquiry to investigate the causes of the accident involving the Rs 338 crore aerostat "held three officers responsible for their failure in adequate supervision" of the maintenance activities.
"All the three officers were awarded severe displeasure for six months as they failed to carry out their responsibilities which led to the accident of the aerostat costing Rs 338 crore," the report said.
India had procured the two aerostat radars at a cost of Rs 676 crore in 2007 to meet its low level surveillance requirement against enemy aircraft and drones.
08/09/11 PTI/Zee News

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Sep 2011