2 More AWACS Planes Sought From Russia
July 19 2010
The Indian air force plans will order two more Russian-made airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, RIA Novosti reports.
The Times of India reported the plans on Monday.
New Delhi in 2004 ordered three A-50EI variants fitted with Israeli-made Phalcon radar systems. The first plane was delivered late in May 2009, and the second in March 2010. The third is expected before the end of the year.
Air force chief P.V. Naik called the Phalcon AWACS "tremendous...
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