India’s ‘eye in the sky’ Netra AEW&C system gets final Ops clearance, boosts air surveillance

The Indian Air Force has received the Final Operational Clearance for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, marking a key milestone in India's airborne surveillance programme. According to DRDO, the Embraer ERJ-145-based "flying radar station" enhances long-range aerial surveillance, battle management and situational awareness, while officials highlighted its operational reliability and role during Operation Sindoor and the Balakot air strikes