DRDO's AEW&C: Salient features of the indigenous warning system

[Hindustani78]

DRDO's AEW&C: Salient features
22 Jan, 2014
Text: Agencies

With an aim of exploring the potential of exporting advanced systems to friendly countries in the region, DRDO recently showcased the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system at the Baharin International Airshow.

We take a look at the salient features of the indigenously developed system that DRDO is hoping to export:

Designed to detect threats
22 Jan, 2014
AEW&C system is designed to detect, identify and classify threats present in the surveillance area and act as a command and control center to support different air operations.

Meant to alert and direct fighters
22 Jan, 2014
The system with its multiple communication and data links is meant to alert and direct fighters against such threats while providing 'Recognizable Air Surface Picture' to the Commanders at the Ground Exploitation Stations.

Electronic and communication support measures
22 Jan, 2014
The system comprises of electronic and communication support measures that can interrupt and classify unfriendly radar transmissions and communication signals.

Image by DRDO

Multi sensor airborne surveillance
22 Jan, 2014
'The AEW&C system is a multi sensor airborne surveillance system. It comprises of Primary Radar (PR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR / IFF) as the active sensors onboard,' says DRDO.

Image by DRDO

Electronic Support Measure
22 Jan, 2014
The Electronic Support Measure (ESM) and the Communication Support Measure (CSM) systems aids in identification/classification, based on the various emissions from the targets.

'The Self Protection Suite (SPS) comprises of Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), which are incorporated in the ESM system, Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) and Counter Measures Dispensing system (CMDS),' claims DRDO.

Image by DRDO

Can be adapted to other countries' needs
22 Jan, 2014
AEW&C India with Mission Systems developed by DRDO and integrated on an Embraer 145 aircraft is meant to provide a cost effective solution. According to DRDO, the system is based on modern state of art technologies and can be adapted to the needs of any country.

Image by DRDO

In-flight refuelling system
22 Jan, 2014
The platform aircraft (Embraer) is also installed with an in-flight refuelling system to facilitate extended surveillance operations. 'The AEW&C I is capable of climbing to flight altitudes from where the radar can cover from ground level to maximum required altitude to detect airborne targets at a long range,' says DRDO.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

@Hindustani78
Great read big bro. Thnxx for posting

 

[topgun047]

Embraer took it upon itself to market and pitch this product to third countries after getting a glimpse of DRDO' incoherent attempt of the same.
We need to work marketing the products side by side to developing a good product.DRDO needs to be more like a corporate entity.

 

[VeeraBahadur]

Still we need to pledge more funds for R&D of radar and sonar system. I guess sats would be first casualty in any future war .

 

[indiatester]

Embraer took it upon itself to market and pitch this product to third countries after getting a glimpse of DRDO' incoherent attempt of the same.
We need to work marketing the products side by side to developing a good product.DRDO needs to be more like a corporate entity.

Embraer is trying to market this product? That's interesting. Where did you hear that?

 

[topgun047]

Embraer is trying to market this product? That's interesting. Where did you hear that?

I cant provide a link since I surf on the phone these days due to some issues.
There are plenty of reports corraborating the fact that Embraer has taken full responsility of selling this product in south america i.e they will buy the radar and sensors from India and sell the whole product to south american countries and Embraer-DRDO are pitching it to other countries jointly with India supplying the sensors and Embraer the plane with marketing as joint responsibility.
Actually DRDO did a good job of pawning off the marketing responsibility to Embraer.Shows how innovative PSUs can be when it comes to avoiding work

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
03-February, 2017 16:13 IST
Small Surveillance Aircraft

Advance Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft will be inducted into the Indian Air Force after completion of design and development flight trials and systems evaluation.

Defence Research & Development Organisation has fitted into AEW&C various indigenously developed Systems / Equipment. Complete software for all systems have also been developed indigenously, mostly within DRDO.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri V. Elumalai in Lok Sabha today.

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[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
11-February, 2017 19:07 IST
First Indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) in IOC Configuration to be Handed over to IAF During Aero India 2017

The first indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) in IOC configuration shall be handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF), on 14th February during Aero India 2017 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru. This was announced by Chairman DRDO and Secretary Department of Defence (R&D), Dr. S. Christopher while addressing the media in Bengaluru today, during the curtain raiser on DRDO’s participation in Aero India-2017.

The Airborne Surveillance System is a game changer in air warfare. The AEW&C System is a system of systems populated with state-of-the art Active Electronically Scanned Radar, Secondary Surveillance Radar, Electronic and Communication Counter Measures, LOS (Line of Sight) and beyond LOS data link, voice communication system and self protection suite, built on an Emb-145 platform, having an air to air refueling capability to enhance surveillance time. A Complex tactical software has been developed for fusion of information from the sensors, to provide the air situation picture along with intelligence to handle identification/classification threat assessment. Battle management functions are built in house to work as a network centric system of Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS) node.

This system has been developed and evaluated through collaborative efforts between DRDO and the IAF, with coordination for certification clearance and quality assurance by CEMILAC and DGAQA. The AEW&C system has undergone all weather and environmental trials and has been accepted by the IAF for induction.

http://zeenews.india.com/india/indi...-and-control-system-7-highlights_1976093.html
Bengaluru: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ready to unveil its latest technology called as the Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system to detect drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets from neighboring countries of China and Pakistan as reported to TOI.


The indigenous project will support the three older Phalcon systems that India has in case of an aerial threat.

Here are 7 salient features of the AEW&C system.
- It is developed by the Center of Airborne Systems in Bengaluru with the help of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
- The project costs a total of Rs 2,400 crore
- The system has been programmed to detect and classify aerial threats in the surveillance area
- It acts as a Command base in support for all Air-Defence operations
- It has been integrated on the Brazilian-made Embraer-145 aircraft
- The system holds a 240-degree coverage radar
-The multiple communications and data links present in the AEW&C system will provide Recognizable Air Surveillance Picture to commanders at the Ground Exploitation Stations


First Published: Saturday, February 11, 2017 - 19:53

 

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/india/iaf-...ather-aewc-system-eye-in-the-sky_1976305.html
Delhi: First indigenously developed all-weather airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system (Eye in the Sky) will be inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Aero India 2017 in Bengaluru.

It has been developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru and integrated on Brazilian-made Embraer-145+ aircraft.

As per The Times of India, it will augment IAF's ability to detect incoming cruise missiles, fighter jets and even drones from both Pakistan and China.

The first aircraft will be inducted on February 14 and the second one will be delivered in a few months.

It's a Rs 2,400-crore project.

At present India has only three Phalcon AWACS, which uses the Israeli early-warning radars mounted in domes atop IL-76 aircraft.

Indigenous AEW&C system will add to the capabilities along with the three Phalcon systems.

The system is equipped with a 240-degree coverage radars.

"It is equipped with multiple communication and data links that can alert and direct fighters against threats while providing Recognizable Air Surveillance Picture to commanders at the strategically located Ground Exploitation Stations," DRDO was quoted as saying by TOI.

The system will also support IAF in offensive strike missions and assist forces in the tactical battle area.

The Defence Acquisition Council had in March 2016 cleared building of two AWACS.

The eventual plan is to induct eight such aircraft under the 'Awacs-India'.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/595999/indian-air-force-get-prying.html

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will get delivery of the first Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, Prying Plane, at the Aero India 2017, kicking off at the Yelahanka Air Force Station here on February 14.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman S Christopher told mediapersons here on Saturday that the second platform would be inducted by April this year. So far, DRDO has spent Rs 2,400 crore on the programme sanctioned in October 2004.

Built on Embraer EMB145, the AEW&C System project is being executed by DRDO lab Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS). The aircraft had to be extensively modified to equip itself with the mission system developed indigenously by multiple DRDO labs.

The system includes structural, mechanical interfaces, electrical power and interfaces. The modifications were based on interface requirements that were already agreed upon.

According to Christopher, all the three aircraft will be similar. The Air Force has no immediate plans to acquire more platforms of similar kind. But, considering enquiries from other countries, additional platforms could be procured.

Christopher said, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had cleared another proposal for two AWACS that are to be built on an Airbus A330. The total demand is for eight aircraft and the total project cost is about Rs 9,000 crore. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) clearance is awaited for the project, which could take 84 months to complete.

Christopher said DRDO was looking at optimising defence products for which the advanced versions have been developed, by exporting them to other countries. Besides bringing in economical advantage, it will also help India build its might in the region, he said.

Stressing on experts, he said: “Apart from importing foreign defence goods, if we can make a small change in terms of delivering or exporting some of our defence goods, that will be the happiest moment for the nation.” Here’s how he explained it by taking ‘Pinaka’, a multiple rocket launcher, as an example: “When you have Pinaka Mark-III, the user will have interest on it rather than Mark-l or ll.

So, instead of abandoning l and ll we should produce it at a reasonable cost and export it to neighbouring countries and thereby we can get back the returns of the amount that has gone into their development."

 

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/india/india-to-make-six-more-awacs-on-airbus-platform_1976415.html

Bengaluru: India will build six more next-generation Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) on the Airbus platform to enhance surveillance and detection with longer range and complete view, a top official said on Sunday.

"Once the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) clears and the Cabinet Committee for Security approves the proposal, the six AWACS will be made in seven years after the contract is signed with Airbus Defence & Space," Chairman of the state-run Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) S. Christopher told IANS here.

Estimated to cost Rs 20,000 crore ($3 billion), the AWACS will have 300-km range and 360 degree angle of coverage as against 200-km range and 240 degree angle of Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) the DRDO has built on the Brazilian Embraer-145 modified jet for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

"As the DAC had cleared two AWACS in 2014-15 and Airbus was the sole bidder, we will negotiate the deal with it soon after the cabinet approval for the additional six systems," Christopher told an aerospace seminar here.


The two AWACS were approved two years ago for a development cost of Rs 5,113 crore ($820 million.)

The IAF is already using the Israeli Phalcon AWACS on the Russian IL-76 heavy-lift aircraft -- though it is a fuel guzzler -- to detect aerial threats from jets or missiles even from targets 400 km away.

"India is the fourth country in the world to have indigenously-built three robust radars and sensors (AEW&C) with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and other fighters," claimed think-tank Niti Aayog member for Science & Technology and defence scientist V.K. Saraswat.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will hand over the AEW&C-mounted Prying plane to the IAF on Tuesday at the biennial Aero India 2017 expo in this tech hub for induction into the IAF and for Initial Operational Clearance (IOC).

"The AWACS will also have a robust monitoring system with a better range and greater endurance than existing radars and surveillance systems the world over," said Christopher.

The DRDO invested Rs 2,400 crore in the design, development and production of AEC&W, with AESA as a primary radar, Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF), Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Communications Support Measures (CSM) at its Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS) in this aerospace capital since 2004.

"The radar-fitted surveillance aircraft also has data links to network with combat jets, ground-based control systems and Satellite-based Communication Network (Satcom)," added Christopher.


First Published: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 18:28

 

[Crixus]

Indonesia wants Netra Spy Plane Demo in their Country
After expressing Interest in Countries indigenously developed LCA-Tejas Combat jet, things seems to be heating up on another front. According to Indian media report, Indonesia which had expressed in a briefing on Netra AEW&C System has asked DRDO to conduct official product demonstration in its country.

Netra AEW&C System already has gathered a lot of attention among few countries after it was demonstrated in Bahrain air show last year. since then DRDO has been following up with many countries who had then inquired about the Netra AEW&C.

Netra AEW&C System which is mounted on Brazilian Embraer-145 jets can also be mounted on similar jets of the choice of customers according to DRDO and India is interested in exporting Netra AEW&C System as a package.

The government of India already has granted DRDO export clearance for Netra AEW&C System and DRDO with plans to export will be holding on to the third Netra AEW&C Aircraft for Product demonstration, while it handovers Two Netra AEW&C Aircraft to Indian air force.
http://idrw.org/indonesia-wants-netra-spy-plane-demo-in-their-country/

 

[Hindustani78]

The first indigenously developed airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system was handed over to the IAF on Feb 14, 2017, the first day of Aero India-2017 in Bengaluru. (HT Photo )

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...lance-plane/story-UxyMeY9oH4XvamNEd9JNTP.html


The Indian Air Force inducted its first indigenously developed airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system, mounted on a Brazilian Embraer-145 jet, on Tuesday ramping up its capability to detect enemy aircraft and missiles.

The Netra AEW&C system has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and has a range of around 200 km.

The aircraft was handed over to the IAF on the opening day of Asia’s largest air show Aero India-2017, more than six years behind schedule. Over 550 defence and aerospace firms, including 279 foreign companies, are taking part in the biennial event being held at the Yelahanka air force base.

“The induction of the AEW&C aircraft is the highlight of the airshow for the air force. We need to swiftly scale up our airborne surveillance capabilities,” a senior IAF officer said.

India inked a $208-million contract for three Brazil-built Embraer-145 planes in 2008 as part of a DRDO programme to scale up the IAF’s AEW&C capabilities. The deal was in the news last year due to kickback allegations.


The IAF currently operates three Israeli Phalcon airborne warning and control system (AWACS) mounted on Russian IL-76 heavy-lift planes and there are plans to buy two more. The system has a range of 400km. The numbers are not enough to cover the eastern and western sectors during offensive operations.

In 2015, the defence ministry accorded its acceptance of necessity, the first step towards making an acquisition, for a $760-million project involving mounting two such indigenously developed surveillance systems on the European Airbus A330 platform.

India is considering a proposal to buy a total of six A330 aircraft on which the AWACS may be mounted, taking the value of the deal to around $2.5 billion. The first such aircraft could be inducted by 2025.

The radar system to detect far-off targets will be developed by the DRDO. Airbus Defence & Space was the only bidder for the AWACS India programme, making it the first single vendor project to be cleared by the NDA government.

The AWACS is a robust monitoring system that provides 360-degree coverage, compared to AEW&C’s 240-degree capability. The AWACS also has better range and endurance.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
17-March, 2017 18:10 IST
Airborne Warning and Control System

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is adequately equipped to cater for the threat environment that exists and is ready to meet the role assigned to it. Operational preparedness of IAF is reviewed from time to time based on the threat perception.

The first indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system on board Embraer-145 has been inducted into Indian Air Force on 14.02.2017, with Initial Operational Configuration capabilities.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing three such systems at a cost of Rs.2425 crore.

Augmentation of airborne surveillance capabilities of IAF by way of procurement and indigenous production depends upon national security, strategic objectives and operational requirements of the defence forces and is reviewed by the Government from time to time. This is dynamic and continuous process.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri J Jayavardhan and others in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his address at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries (IAS Officers of the 2015 batch), at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his address at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries (IAS Officers of the 2015 batch), at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017. The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Cabinet Secretary, Shri P.K. Sinha, the Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra and the Secretary, DoPT, Shri Ajay Mittal are also seen.

The IAS Officers of the 2015 batch listening to the address by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries, at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries (IAS Officers of the 2015 batch), at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017. The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Cabinet Secretary, Shri P.K. Sinha, the Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra and the Secretary, DoPT, Shri Ajay Mittal are also seen.

The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh addressing at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries (IAS Officers of the 2015 batch), at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017.

The Cabinet Secretary, Shri Pradeep Kumar Sinha addressing at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries (IAS Officers of the 2015 batch), at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017.

Prime Minister's Office
03-July, 2017 12:55 IST
PM to young IAS Officers: Fill the system with energy of New India


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today advised young IAS officers to avoid getting into a mindset that resists change, and fill India’s administrative system with the energy of ‘New India.’

Addressing IAS Officers of the 2015 batch at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries, the Prime Minister began by asserting that India has not progressed as much as it should have. He said countries that achieved independence after India, and faced greater resource constraints than India, have touched new heights of development. He said boldness is required to drive change, and added that a fragmented administrative arrangement does not allow the collective capabilities of officers to deliver to the optimum level. He said dynamic change is needed to transform the system.

He said that this three month programme of Assistant Secretaries, is now into its third year, and would have a great impact. He urged the young officers to interact freely with the senior-most officers of the Union Government over the next three months, so that the system could benefit from the combination of their energy and fresh ideas, and the administrative experience of Secretary-level officers.

The Prime Minister asked the young officers to recall their life upto the day of the UPSC result, the challenges they faced; and use the opportunities they will now have, to bring about positive changes in the system, and the lives of the common people.

The Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh and senior Government Officers were present on the occasion.

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The Secretary, DoPT, Shri Ajay Mittal addressing at the Inaugural Session of Assistant Secretaries (IAS Officers of the 2015 batch), at DRDO Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 03, 2017.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...ity-gets-forest-clearance/article19199764.ece

MACHILIPATNAM, July 03, 2017 00:55 IST
Updated: July 03, 2017 08:28 IST

A couple engaged in fishing in Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary in Krishna district. At least 46 hectares of forest land in the sanctuary is proposed to be diverted for the Missile Test Launch Facility project of the Defence Research and Development Organisation.


Land for compensatory afforestation identified
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has issued forest clearance (Stage-I) to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), approving diversion of 154.42 hectares of forest land for the proposed missile test launch facility at Gullalamoda village in Krishna district.

According to the order, a copy of which is with The Hindu, the Forest Advisory Committee of the Central government granted the clearance in May on a range of conditions under the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. The land includes 46 hectares of the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary. “The Compensatory Afforestation (CA), twice in extent to the area of forest land proposed to be diverted, should be raised within three years from the date of issue of the Stage II forest clearance and land identified for the CA should be depicted on Survey of India.”

The DRDO should transfer the funds for the Net Present Value of the forest to be diverted as per the guidelines of the Supreme Court (2008) and design a comprehensive wildlife management plan.

Notifying additional area

The order signed by MoEF Assistant Inspector General, Forest Conservation Division, Rajagopal Prashant, says: “In lieu of the area diverted for DRDO, an equivalent mangrove and mudflat area adjacent and contiguous to the sanctuary (KWS) should be notified and included in the KWS.”

The work should be halted during the nesting season — January to May — of Olive Ridley Turtles and lighting should be wildlife friendly. Of late, the DRDO was told to explore transporting material required for the construction of the project through the Krishna water way instead of road way.

Krishna district Collector B. Lakshmikantam told The Hindu on Sunday that suitable land to be spared for afforestation had been identified. “A proposal for release of compensation to be offered to those affected by the DRDO project has been submitted to the DRDO,” he said.