NETRA MK.2 AEW News and Updates

[Fatalis]

6 more Netra Mk-1 with enhanced GaN radar on used Embraer aircrafts (no timeline but very soon).

6 Netra Mk-2 with enhanced and bigger GaN radar on A-321 with 2 aircrafts every two year from now onwards.

 

[SilentlAssassin265]

6 more Netra Mk-1 with enhanced GaN radar on used Embraer aircrafts (no timeline but very soon).

6 Netra Mk-2 with enhanced and bigger GaN radar on A-321 with 2 aircrafts every two year from now onwards.

Are this thoughts or report?

 

[ObiWanKenobi]

Loved the reconfirmation of the nose mounted AESA on the Netra Mk2 model at AeroIndia. Nearly 360 coverage.

Along with that GaN radar, 9,000km+ range, 14hr+ endurance, now we have a no-compromise platform in comparison to what was planned on the A330 earlier.

Also, probably 1/3 of the operating cost.

 

[WarmongerLSK]

Loved the reconfirmation of the nose mounted AESA on the Netra Mk2 model at AeroIndia. Nearly 360 coverage.

Along with that GaN radar, 9,000km+ range, 14hr+ endurance, now we have a no-compromise platform in comparison to what was planned on the A330 earlier.

Also, probably 1/3 of the operating cost.

There was a nose mounted radar? I only saw the dosa radar on top. Also, the GaN you mentioned is the dosa one?

 

[Blademaster]

Loved the reconfirmation of the nose mounted AESA on the Netra Mk2 model at AeroIndia. Nearly 360 coverage.

Along with that GaN radar, 9,000km+ range, 14hr+ endurance, now we have a no-compromise platform in comparison to what was planned on the A330 earlier.

Also, probably 1/3 of the operating cost.

Will it have enough stations onboard to be able to manage 100 combat planes at one time? That is what the capacity of the USAF's E7B Wedgetails & 707 based AWACs can do. What about the A330 platform? Can it carry sufficient capacity to manage 100 combat plane battle at one time?

 

[flanker99]

 

[flanker99]

As for who the guy is

 

[arnabmit]

Loved the reconfirmation of the nose mounted AESA on the Netra Mk2 model at AeroIndia. Nearly 360 coverage.

Along with that GaN radar, 9,000km+ range, 14hr+ endurance, now we have a no-compromise platform in comparison to what was planned on the A330 earlier.

Also, probably 1/3 of the operating cost.

300° coverage. 120° each side plus 60° for nose.

 

[abingdonboy]

6 more Netra Mk-1 with enhanced GaN radar on used Embraer aircrafts (no timeline but very soon).

6 Netra Mk-2 with enhanced and bigger GaN radar on A-321 with 2 aircrafts every two year from now onwards.

It goes to show what jokers the IAF are, they were forced to induct even the NETRA MK.1, even after PAF’s AEW strength outgrew theirs. Then they operationalised it and realised it was useful now 10 years later they are thinking about more. 15 years or so lost for nothing. Of course giving large upfront orders for Indian products is unthinkable to Indian uniforms

 

[Fatalis]

I'm getting a vibe the upcoming MTA will have a variant that will house the AWACS(I) and another variant will also act as new Refuller. A330 MRTT will most probably not be procured.

If possible they will also mount the Phalcon Radar on the new MTA.

 

[abingdonboy]

I'm getting a vibe the upcoming MTA will have a variant that will house the AWACS(I) and another variant will also act as new Refuller. A330 MRTT will most probably not be procured.

If possible they will also mount the Phalcon Radar on the new MTA.

The AWACS(I) radar is far too large for any of the proposed MTA contenders to support

A330 wasn’t picked on a whim

AWACS(I) was going to be on par with the Phalcon cost wise but CCS didn’t want to pay that

 

[abingdonboy]

The definitive list, good to reference going forward

 

[Fatalis]

“In the AEW&C and AWACS programmes, we do not do the aircraft. We take the aircraft from airlines. We put sensors on it which allow that aircraft to act as a surveillance system. So, it flies and looks at objects coming towards the country from more than 350 kms. AEW&C Mark-I has already been inducted into the Air Force. AEW&C Mark-II started one year ago and we have a PDC of sixty months to complete this.”

- Taken from PSC's report

 

[Azaad]

India Axes A330-Based AWACS, Focus Now On A321-Based Netra Mk-2 Early Warning System

India has axed the Airbus A330-based airborne early warning and control system (AWACS) programme and will now focus on using A321-based Netra Mk-2 AWACS, reported Livefist

swarajyamag.com

 

[Aniruddha Mulay]

“In the AEW&C and AWACS programmes, we do not do the aircraft. We take the aircraft from airlines. We put sensors on it which allow that aircraft to act as a surveillance system. So, it flies and looks at objects coming towards the country from more than 350 kms. AEW&C Mark-I has already been inducted into the Air Force. AEW&C Mark-II started one year ago and we have a PDC of sixty months to complete this.”

- Taken from PSC's report

So basically 2028 deadline for all 6 Netra Mk2 to be delivered

 

[Fatalis]

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

Heard this is German?

Yea pic is from some European country

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

It goes to show what jokers the IAF are, they were forced to induct even the NETRA MK.1, even after PAF’s AEW strength outgrew theirs. Then they operationalised it and realised it was useful now 10 years later they are thinking about more. 15 years or so lost for nothing. Of course giving large upfront orders for Indian products is unthinkable to Indian uniforms

Might not be exactly true. More than hardware Software optimization is required for AEWC operations. Initially the product might not have been great. But these projects need handholding. With required input over the years the platform is probably now very good in terms of searching and identifying objects.

But again IAF is not known to handhold projects. They have an chief in Jail for corruption. Govt needs to force its hand or request their chief to hand in their resignation

 

[abingdonboy]

Might not be exactly true. More than hardware Software optimization is required for AEWC operations. Initially the product might not have been great. But these projects need handholding. With required input over the years the platform is probably now very good in terms of searching and identifying objects.

But again IAF is not known to handhold projects. They have an chief in Jail for corruption. Govt needs to force its hand or request their chief to hand in their resignation

All of these jokers with stars on their uniform seem to have brochure fixation and demand only the best of the best finial products from day one. Either they are flat out retarded or they are bought off and want their post retirement golden parachutes from the global OEM majors.

today you have foreign countries inducting/interested in tech the Indian armed forces have kept in limbo for Years. The quality of the products is no longer up for debate, refinements will come but these saboteurs in uniform are ensuring these products remain out of production hence refinements won’t take place and or they become uneconomical for foreign buyers.

Modi has been an abysmal failure in this front. He seems too intimidated to impose his will on the MoD/uniforms but he’s not shy about doing so to the babus in the rest of the government. And wtf is Rajnath doing every day? He seems completely MIA.

Parrikar not sticking to the MoD (of course he wouldn’t have ultimately lasted in post) has been the downfall, only thanks to him does HTT-40 and LCA MK1A exist with orders today. I can only imagine what he could’ve got over the line with 4-6 more years in (ATAGS? AMCA? Arjun? MGS? LUH? Etc etc)

 

[Fatalis]