Netra Mk-II

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Netra Mk-II / AWACS India — Airborne Early Warning & Control

ACTIVE

Six Airbus A321-based indigenous AEW&C aircraft under DRDO AWACS India programme

Budget

₹19,000 Cr

Timeline

2025–2034

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

65%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Near induction — watch for contract award

Wikipedia tracks DRDO Netra Mk-II / AWACS India as an Airbus A321-based AEW&C programme for six aircraft. The CCS reportedly approved the ₹19,000 crore project on 17 Jul 2025; aircraft refit/upgrade work with Airbus Defence and Space in Spain was cleared by DAC on 29 Dec 2025. Treat as active development/refit rather than a simple AoN row.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

AWACS India vs E-3 Sentry: A Detailed Comparison of Airborne Early Warning Systems - Adda247

news.google.com · 03 Jun 2025

IAF to get next-gen surveillance boost as Rs 20,000-crore Awacs India gets green signal - Moneycontrol.com

news.google.com · 17 Jul 2025

From Imports to Innovation: India’s NETRA Mk-2 Gives ‘Made-in-India’ Wings to AWACS Power - Indian Masterminds

news.google.com · 24 Oct 2025

India’s Ultimate Sky Spy: NETRA Mk-2 to Detect Threats 500 km Away Before They Strike - Indian Masterminds

news.google.com · 20 Oct 2025

Netra MkII AWACS project: India to develop next-gen airborne warning systems to boost IAF’s long-range su - The Times of India

news.google.com · 17 Jul 2025

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Netra Mk-II

Pipeline Status

Stage 6/7

Development / Refit

Estimated Budget

₹19,000 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2025–2034

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Air Force

65% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Netra Mk-II?▾

Netra Mk-II / AWACS India — Airborne Early Warning & Control is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Development / Refit). Six Airbus A321-based indigenous AEW&C aircraft under DRDO AWACS India programme

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Netra Mk-II?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Netra Mk-II is estimated at ₹19,000 Cr.

When is Netra Mk-II expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2025–2034.

Which agencies and companies are building Netra Mk-II?▾

Netra Mk-II is developed in coordination with vendors: DRDO CABS, Airbus Defence and Space, Adani Defence.

What is the indigenisation level of Netra Mk-II?▾

Netra Mk-II targets an indigenous content of 65%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO CABS · Airbus Defence and Space · Adani Defence

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