New Delhi: The government has approved a proposal for the indigenous development of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft by DRDO and the project is slated to be completed by 2020, Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Lok Sabha Monday.
"To leverage the experience and expertise gained in the design and development of Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems, a project proposal for indigenous development of AWACS (India) by DRDO has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Feb 12, 2013. The development of AWACS (India) is envisaged to be completed in 84 months from the date of formal sanction of the Programme," Antony said during Question Hour.
He said three AWACS aircraft were in use by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the government would procure more such planes.
He said the AWACS were meant as force multipliers for specific area cover and not for surveillance of the entire space of our country.
04/03/13 IANS/News Track India
