| Established | 01 Feb 1991 |
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| Field of Research | Airborne electronic systems |
| Director | Dr. R. christober Sc "H" |
| Location | Bangalore |
| Operating Agency | DRDO |
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The Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Located in Bangalore, its primary function is development and evaluation of airborne electronic systems for military applications.
CABS was set up in 1991 to lead the Airborne Surveillance Platform (Airawat) project. Its task was to develop airborne electronic systems on a flying platform for early warning, command and control functions.[1] The program was carried on until 1999 when the flying platform HS 748 crashed in Tamil Nadu killing all the eight people on board.
Embraer and the Indian Government have signed a deal for three EMB 145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) jets. The contract includes a comprehensive logistics package comprising training, technical support, spare parts, and ground support equipment.
The proven ERJ 145 platform, currently being used on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Brazil, Mexico and Greece, will join the AEW&C Program under the responsibility of India's Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). [2]