India to modify 6 A320s into AEW platforms

India has decided that it will acquire six A320 airliners from Air India to modify them into airborne early warning (AEW) platforms.

VT-ESC Airbus A320 Air India (7604160464)


The radars supplied by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will have full 360-degrees coverage.

The previous plan was to buy two new A330 airliners for conversion. The new proposal will take between four to seven years to be completed.

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