The Indian Air Force has initiated plans to upgrade its entire transport fleet with advanced Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs) to enhance survivability during high-threat missions. The modernisation aims to boost situational awareness and threat detection against modern air defence radars encountered along contested air routes.
The rollout will cover a wide range of aircraft including the C‑17 Globemaster III, C‑130J Super Hercules, An‑32 transporters, and light utility aircraft such as the Do‑228 and upcoming Avro replacements. Each integration will be customised to mission roles, ensuring flexible adoption across heavy, medium, and light-lift segments.
For tactical and special operations, the upgrades will enhance survivability in regions with dense radar coverage and potential surface-to-air threats. The systems will also support Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions in unstable environments, providing early warning against unexpected radar activations or hostile surveillance.
