An Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) is a project of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The DRDO Airborne Early Warning and Control System is a project of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation to develop an airborne early warning and control system for the Indian Air Force.

The council allocated Rs. 5,113 crore for two systems based on the A-330 aircraft, which is procured from Airbus.

Six systems are built for use by the Air Force. In all, the DAC cleared deals estimated at Rs.7,400 crore.

The AWACS Tenders are issued for 1,512 mine ploughs for the T-90 main battle tanks; the ploughs are systems fitted on existing tanks to clear mines on the path of the tanks.

The second project was for procurement of 220 truck-mounted lifting devices for Rs.24 crore.

Partners are:

LRDE - Primary radar
DEAL - Communication Systems and Data Link
DARE - Self Protection suite, Electronic Support Measurement EW
DLRL - Communication Support Measures
CABS - IFF & Overall Programme Management, Integration & development of the data handling system, displays, mission computers et al