# Netra MK1

Too Little, Too Late? India’s Indigenous 'Eye in the Sky' Finally Hits Full Combat Readiness

India's Netra MK1 AEW&C aircraft has reached Full Operational Capability nine years after its introduction, signaling a slow maturation of domestic defense tech. Despite the milestone, the Indian Air Force remains quantitatively and qualitatively behind Pakistan in aerial surveillance, with future projects facing significant cooperation hurdles from international partners.