966 AEW&C

The 966th Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) unit is a specialized formation within the Indian Air Force, established to enhance India's aerial surveillance and command capabilities. Commissioned in the early 2010s, the unit operates the indigenously developed DRDO AEW&CS system mounted on Embraer EMB-145 aircraft. Based at Air Force Station Bhisiana, the 966 AEW&C plays a critical role in airspace management, early warning of aerial threats, and force coordination during both peacetime and conflict. Its operational deployment has significantly augmented India's ability to monitor and respond to regional airspace incursions and maintain situational awareness along its borders.