India is showcasing during the Bahrain International Airshow, its state-of-the-art airborne platforms and associated sensors and communication systems designed and developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation). DRDO, along with some of its production partners is displaying India’s strength and expertise in design, development and leading to production at the ‘Bahrain International Airshow’ being held at Sakhir airbase, Bahrain from January 16 to 18, with the aim of exploring the potential of exporting these advanced systems to friendly countries in the region.
The show will witness flying demonstration of the ‘AEW&C India’ the latest and state-of-the-art airborne early warning and control system that can detect, identify and classify threats present in the surveillance area and act as a command and control centre to support variety of air operations. The system with its multiple communication and data links can alert and direct fighters against such threats while providing “recognisable air surface picture” to the commanders at the ground exploitation stations. It also comprises electronic and communication support measures that intercept and classify unfriendly radar transmissions and communication signals. “AEW&C India” with mission systems developed by DRDO with modular design and seamlessly integrated on an Embraer 145 aircraft provides a very cost effective solution for C4ISR capabilities. It is based on modern state-of-the-art technologies and can be adapted to the needs of any country.
DRDO is also displaying models of light combat aircraft ‘Tejas’, the ‘four plus’ generation and highly cost effective fighter aircraft designed and developed by the department of defence research and development of the Ministry of Defence and being produced by the Hindustan Aeronautics limited. Models of trainer and the naval versions are also on display. The other items include models of expendable high speed aerial target, Nishant, the multi mission UAV with day and night operational capability OBOGS (On Board Oxygen Generation System).