조기경보기 인도, 네트라 조기경보통제기 FOC 달성 발표

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인도 DRDO가 6월 25일 EMB-145I 플랫폼 기반의 국산 조기경보통제기인 네트라 AEW & C의 FOC 달성을 발표했네요. 2017년 IOC 획득 이후 10년만입니다. 

근데 10년 동안 인도된 기체가 3대 뿐이네요 ㄷㄷㄷ ( Netra AEW&C - Wikipedia ) 

인도 공군, Netra AEW&C 체계 최종 운용 승인 획득

국산으로 개발된 이 체계는 인도 공군의 공중 감시, 상황 인식 및 전장 관리 능력을 강화한다.

Jangoulun Singsit

2026년 6월 26일

2026년 6월 25일 국산 Netra AEW&C 체계의 최종운용승인(FOC) 수여식에 참석한 관계자들. 출처: 인도 국방부.

인도 국방연구개발기구(DRDO)는 국산 Netra 공중조기경보통제(AEW&C) 체계에 대한 최종운용승인(Final Operational Clearance, FOC) 인증서를 인도 공군(IAF)에 공식 전달했다.

이번 인증으로 Netra AEW&C 체계는 모든 시험과 검증 절차를 완료했으며, 완전한 전투 운용이 가능한 상태가 됐다.

이 체계는 Embraer EMB-145I 항공기 플랫폼을 기반으로 운용되며, 인도 벵갈루루의 공중시스템센터(CABS)가 인도 공군, DRDO 및 관련 산업체들과 긴밀히 협력해 개발했다.

인도 국방부는 2026년 6월 25일 발표한 자료에서 이 체계가 인도 공군의 공중 감시, 상황 인식 및 전장 관리 능력을 향상시킬 것으로 기대된다고 밝혔다.

국방부는 Netra AEW&C 체계의 구체적인 성능은 공개하지 않았지만, 현지 언론은 능동전자주사식배열(AESA) 레이더, 피아식별(IFF) 장비, 임무 컴퓨터, 전자지원수단(ESM), 통신지원수단, 보안 통신망 등이 포함된다고 보도했다.

보도에 따르면 이 체계의 AESA 레이더는 약 240도의 탐지 범위를 제공하며, 최대 약 375km 거리의 표적을 탐지할 수 있다.

또한 이 항공기는 적 항공기와 순항미사일, 그리고 기타 공중 위협도 식별할 수 있다고 The New Indian Express는 전했다.

이 체계는 다양한 센서로부터 수집한 정보를 통합해 전투기와 지상 지휘통제센터에 실시간 공중작전 상황도를 제공할 수 있으며, 이를 통해 지상 기반 레이더의 탐지 범위를 넘어서는 감시 능력을 제공한다.

이번 최종운용승인(FOC)은 Netra가 2017년 초기운용승인(IOC)을 획득한 지 약 10년 만에 이루어졌다.

이후 이 체계는 2019년 발라코트 공습과 2025년 신두르 작전(Operation Sindoor) 등 인도 공군의 여러 작전에 활용된 것으로 알려졌다.

인도 국방부는 "Netra AEW&C 체계의 성공적인 실전 배치는 국방연구개발기구(DRDO)가 국산화, 기술 혁신, 그리고 국방 전력의 능력 향상을 위해 지속적으로 노력해 온 결과를 보여준다."고 밝혔다.

Indian Air Force receives final clearance for Netra AEW&C system

Indian Air Force receives final clearance for Netra AEW&C system

Indian Air Force receives final clearance for Netra AEW&C system

The indigenously developed system boosts IAF’s airborne surveillance, situational awareness and battle management.

Jangoulun SingsitJune 26, 2026

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Officials during the ceremony for the FOC of the indigenously developed NETRA AEW&C system on 25 June 2026. Credit Indian Ministry of Defence.

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has formally handed over the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

With this certification, the Netra AEW&C system has completed all trials and validation and is now fully combat-ready.

The system, which operates on the Embraer EMB-145I aircraft platform is developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in the Indian city of Bengaluru, through close collaboration among the IAF, DRDO, and associated industries.

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) release on 25 June 2026 stated that the system is expected to boost IAF’s airborne surveillance, situational awareness & battle management capability.

The MoD release did not provide details of the Netra AEW&C system, but local media reported that it includes an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, identification friend-or-foe (IFF) equipment, a mission computer, electronic support measures (ESM), communications support measures, and secure communications networks.

The system’s AESA radar reportedly provides roughly 240° coverage and can detect targets at ranges of up to 375km.

The aircraft is also capable of identifying hostile aircraft, cruise missiles, and other airborne threats, The New Indian Express reported.

The system can combine information from various sensors and deliver a real-time air operations picture to both fighter jets and ground command centres, thereby expanding surveillance coverage beyond the range of ground-based radar systems.

The FOC handover comes nearly a decade after Netra received Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) in 2017.

Since then, the system reportedly played a role in Indian Air Force missions, such as the Balakot strikes in 2019 and Operation Sindoor in 2025.

The MoD said: “The successful induction of the Netra AEW&C system into operational service reflects DRDO’s commitment to indigenisation, innovation, and capability enhancement of the Defence Services.”

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작년 인도-파키스탄 교전 때는 인도 조기경보기가 어떻게 작전했는지 믿을만한 글이 있나용? 인도-파키스탄은 하도 가짜 뉴스, 노이즈가 많아서리...

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인도 쪽이나 파키스탄 쪽이나 다들 하고 싶은 이야기만 하는 것 같아서 양쪽 다 영 믿지를 못하겠습니다 ㅋㅋ 요즘은 기사 모니터링을 잘 못하기도 했어서.. 눈에 보이는 대로 가져오겠습니다 ^^