New Delhi, June 25 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday achieved a significant milestone with the handing over of the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate of the Indigenous 'Netra' Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
According to the Ministry of Defence, the system has been indigenously developed through close collaboration among the IAF, DRDO, and associated industries to significantly enhance airborne surveillance, situational awareness, and battle management capability.
It represents a landmark achievement in India's journey towards self-reliance in advanced aerospace and defence technologies. The Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) was given in 20...