IAF set to take delivery of first AWACS, may opt for another four

Reports now emanating from Israel say the first of the three IAI-manufactured Phalcon AWACS aircraft systems, contracted for by the Indian Air Force, may be delivered sometime over the next few weeks.

An Indian defence delegation currently in Israel may also be negotiating a $1.5 billion purchase of four similar early warning systems, Israeli daily Ha'aretz reported Monday.

Negotiations over the new deal is said to have begun a few months ago.

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