IAF pushes fast-track deal for Global 6500 ISTAR jets

The Indian Air Force and DRDO is set to acquire and militarize three Global 6500 business jets for India’s ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) program, marking a major upgrade in airborne intelligence capabilities. Each aircraft, estimated to cost around $70 million, will be extensively modified to incorporate secure communications, military-grade GPS.