India to buy 2 A330s and transform them into AEW&C platforms

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the purchase of two Airbus A330s and convert them into early warning aircraft.

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India likely to go ahead with large AEW&C platform

According to reports, India is likely to go ahead with a program to develop an airborne early warning aircraft using a large wide bodied aircraft.

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