Adani Group Secures Landmark AEW&C Mk‑II Deal to Boost Indian Air Force Capability

Adani Group announces a partnership with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation to supply the Airborne Early Warning and Control Mk‑II system to the Indian Air Force, marking the first joint production of this radar‑equipped aircraft by a private‑sector conglomerate.

AEW&C Mk‑II platform features a rotating radar dome, advanced signal‑processing suites and networked data links that allow real‑time tracking of multiple aerial targets, extending the IAF’s surveillance range beyond existing ground‑based radars.

Indian Air Force expects the indigenous AEW&C Mk‑II fleet to replace a portion of aging foreign‑made systems, reducing procurement costs and strengthening the nation’s self‑reliant defence strategy outlined in recent policy reviews.

Defense analysts view the Adani‑DRDO contract as a milestone for India’s aerospace sector, citing potential spill‑over benefits for civilian aviation and a boost to domestic supply chains that have long depended on imports.