To strength its air space and ground surveillance and communication system along China and Pakistan borders, India is all set to acquire a set of three new ‘spy aircraft ‘ under “made in India”project.
These spy aircraft will be equipped with the capability to intercept and even jam enemy signals and communications.
The aim of buying Airbus-319 class for Indian Air Force is to robust capability in the region and providing edge over China and Pakistan. Also Indian Air Force is using and developing Airbus C-295 transport aircraft under “Made in India “project, which will help in maintenance and operations of Airbus based planes within India.
The proposal to acquire these three spy aircraft will be executed through a partnership between the defence research and development organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force, where they would be using an Airbus-319 class aircraft.