Aircraft
Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans
Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
India will acquire two Airbus A330s as a larger platform for its indigenously-developed AEW system, with options for four more. (photo: Airbus)
India will acquire two Airbus A330s as a larger platform for its indigenously-developed AEW system, with options for four more. (photo: Airbus)

India is seeking a joint-venture deal with Embraer to export the EMB-145 AEW&C system, now that it has decided on a larger platform to meet Indian Air Force (IAF) requirements. The country has acquired three of the Brazilian aircraft and equipped them with an indigenous radar system. They are now undergoing trials, and two will enter service with the IAF. But the service will not exercised an option to acquire more such aircraft. Meanwhile, however, India will acquire Airbus A330s as the larger platform. .


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