Netra AEW&C cleared for combat duty after key DRDO milestone

India's indigenous Netra AEW&C airborne surveillance system will receive Final Operational Clearance from DRDO on June 25, marking its readiness for full op deployment with IAF. Built on Embraer EMB-145 platform, Netra offers airborne surveillance, threat detection and real-time battlefield awareness. India is advancing ₹19,000-cr Netra Mk-2 programme featuring larger Airbus A321-based aircraft.